Autism Program Paraprofessional | Special Ed Aide

McCarthy Elementary School; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham Public Schools in Framingham, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education Aide for McCarthy Elementary School to support students with autism under the direction of a certified teacher. This position involves assisting in a substantially separate program, facilitating social-pragmatic and behavioral supports, and delivering instructional activities.

Extensive program activities include ABA, discrete trial training, task analysis, floor time, and total communication approaches.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or at least 48 credit hours) or equivalent requirement.
• Parapro Test required if the above educational criterion is not met.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher in an autism program.
• Support instructional activities, behavior management, and daily routines.
• Collaborate with staff to implement ABA and related supports as assigned.

Skills

Strong oral

Education

Associate degree or 48 credit hours

Parapro Test (if no degree)

Job description

Framingham Public Schools in Framingham, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education Aide for McCarthy Elementary School to support students with autism under the direction of a certified teacher. This position involves assisting in a substantially separate program, facilitating social-pragmatic and behavioral supports, and delivering instructional activities.

Extensive program activities include ABA, discrete trial training, task analysis, floor time, and total communication approaches.