Behavioral Paraeducator: RBT‑Driven Skills & Behavior Support

Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School; Groveland (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentucket Regional School District's Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School in Groveland, MA is seeking a Behavioral Paraeducator. The position is full-time, school year, starting immediately.

The role supports students with intensive needs by implementing treatment plans, collecting daily data, and working under a BCBA supervision. A district-funded RBT training path offers an annual pay differential of $2000, with collaboration across MTSS and inclusive education practices.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of treatment plans related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction
• Assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of a BCBA
• Collaborate with team members to determine which modifications, accommodations, and assessment approaches are necessary to allow students to succeed
• Work with a team to support students in an academic environment
• Collect data across different skills and behaviors on a daily basis
• Implement and oversee student behavior plans
• Promote generalization of students’ acquired skills
• Assist the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming
• Create an environment that is conducive to student learning
• Direct and assist with toileting and toilet training as it pertains to individual students’ needs
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using the MTSS framework
• Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives
• Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required
• Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues; Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self- generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or English Learners
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or Director of Student Services

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Instructional support

Behavioral analysis support

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Pentucket Regional School District's Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School in Groveland, MA is seeking a Behavioral Paraeducator. The position is full-time, school year, starting immediately.

The role supports students with intensive needs by implementing treatment plans, collecting daily data, and working under a BCBA supervision. A district-funded RBT training path offers an annual pay differential of $2000, with collaboration across MTSS and inclusive education practices.