Inclusive Para-Educator: Small-Group Support

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District seeks a Para-Educator for Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. The role supports students with diverse needs under teachers’ guidance, helping with academic, social, and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities include assisting in small groups, implementing behavior plans, providing sensory and communication support, and helping with transitions and daily routines. Must meet the paraeducator requirements and be committed to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits; or Passed the Para Pro test
• Experience working with children; in an educational setting preferred
• Experience with and/or the ability to become CPI trained if necessary
• Experience working with children with Special Education services preferred
• Passion to work with school aged children

Responsibilities

• The Para-Educator will work under the direction and guidance of the special education/general education teacher, administration, and school-based personnel in supporting student’s growth and achievement including students’ IEP goals and objectives.
• Assisting students in their learning across content areas in individual, small group, and whole group settings.
• Assisting students in self-regulation and management of emotions and behavior to maximize student learning including, but not limited to, implementing and supporting behavior plans and classroom management programs.
• Provide sensory support to students as needed. Sensory supports may include, but are not limited to, implementing and supporting sensory plans, providing students sensory breaks, and supporting students in the use of sensory equipment.
• Assisting and supporting students in their communication between peers, school staff, etc. including the use of assistive technology.
• Supporting students transitions during arrival and dismissal, between subjects/classes in school, and between activities.
• Para-Educators will provide support in the development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills with individuals or group of students.
• May be asked to review student IEPs on an as needed basis to ensure students’ needs are understood and being met
• May provide personal care assistance to students including but not limited to toileting/diapering, feeding, physical lifting of students for hygiene and body positioning changes.
• Other duties related to support of students as directed by Administration.

Skills

Experience with children

CPI training

Para Pro test

Education

48 college credits

Job description

New Bedford Public School District seeks a Para-Educator for Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. The role supports students with diverse needs under teachers’ guidance, helping with academic, social, and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities include assisting in small groups, implementing behavior plans, providing sensory and communication support, and helping with transitions and daily routines. Must meet the paraeducator requirements and be committed to inclusion.