Intensive Special Education Paraprofessional Student Support

Grafton Public Schools; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafton Public Schools in Grafton, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide behavioral and learning support under the supervision of the school principal. The role supports students with varied learning and behavioral needs, assists with routines, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, behavior specialists, and other staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred two years of post-secondary education and protective measure certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of post-secondary education (48 credit hours) preferred.
• Protective measure certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modify instructional materials to meet individual IEP needs under supervision.
• Foster independence and routines for students on IEPs.
• Work with small groups to support instructional programming.
• Support students during lunch, assemblies, recess and field trips.
• Implement student behavioral plans with consistent prompting and contingencies.
• Assist in daily living skills as needed (dressing, feeding, toileting).
• Collect and maintain data for assigned students.
• Participate in confidential meetings to review progress and goals.
• Maintain student confidentiality in and out of school.
• Manage challenging behaviors with prompting and safe holds as needed.
• Recognize antecedents and intervene to reduce challenging behaviors.
• Attend trainings/workshops and monitor bus safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Behavioral support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of post-secondary education (48 credit hours)

Job description

Grafton Public Schools in Grafton, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide behavioral and learning support under the supervision of the school principal. The role supports students with varied learning and behavioral needs, assists with routines, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, behavior specialists, and other staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred two years of post-secondary education and protective measure certification.