Paraprofessionals - Special Education Insights Program - Brennan Middle School

TrulyHired; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro Public Schools is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for the Insights Program at Brennan Middle School. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, you will assist certified staff to meet instructional goals within an ABA-driven, highly structured setting that develops social, behavioral, communication, and academic skills.

You will implement lessons with accommodations, collect data on progress, and collaborate with staff to support student success, including

Qualifications

• 2 years college credits or equivalent (ParaPro preferred).
• Experience with autism is a plus.
• RBT or ABA experience preferred.
• Safety care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons and activities with accommodations/modifications as directed by the teacher.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies for behavioral issues.
• Collects and records behavioral, social, academic data per goals and programming.
• Collaborates with staff to support student success.
• Assists students with daily living activities to maximize participation in school activities.
• Implements positive behavior support plans and tracks progress.
• Supervises non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required by supervisors.

Skills

ABA experience

Data collection

Instructional support

Diversity and inclusion

Education

2 years college credits or equivalent

ParaPro Test passing score

Tools

RBT certification

Safety Care training

Job description

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Special Education Paraprofessionals - Insights Program

Brennan Middle School

The program provides a highly structured environment that uses the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to develop social , behavioral, communication, and academic skills. Students receive individualized and small group instruction and staff supports.

Position Purpose

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements lessons and activities with the necessary accommodations and modifications required to meet the individual needs of students in the classroom as directed by the teacher.


• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies with students who display significant behavioral issues within the school setting.


• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic,and other data as required per student's specific goals and programming.


• Consistently communicates and collaborates with staff to foster student success.


• Assist students with physical or social disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.


• Implements positive behavior support plans and collects data on student progress.


• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, self-care such as toileting and other related non-instructional areas.


• Performs other job duties as required or directed by supervisors.

Additional Duties:

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with ABA


• Experience with collecting data.


• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.


• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with disabilities.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.


• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.


• SafetyCare or comparable de-esculation training preferred.


• Able to assist with all aspects of student self-care, including toileting.


• Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.

Qualifications Profile

• Highly Qualified: 2 years college credits or equivalent or passing score of the ParaPro Test


• Prior experience working with students with autism preferred.


• RBT or ABA experience preferred


• Safety care training preferred

Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement - Salary Range: $32,266 - $47,397

E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District's Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Welcome to ATX Learning

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Attleboro Public Schools is to develop and deliver relevant learning experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire all students to maximize their unique potential and improve our world.

OUR VISION

The vision of the Attleboro Public Schools is to be the center of a community united around education, where all stakeholders value and participate in our collective success.

OUR GOALS:

GOAL ONE: Attleboro Public Schools will place students at the center of all educational decisions through guided planning to achieve personalized goals.

GOAL TWO: Attleboro Public Schools will improve the quality of education for all students by providing learning experiences that are personalized, challenging, and have lifelong value.

GOAL THREE: Attleboro Public Schools will cultivate and extend community partnerships to improve outcomes for students through outreach, collaboration, and reciprocal support.