Special Education Paraprofessional

Athol-Royalston Regional School District; The Street (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol-Royalston Middle School in Athol, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with learning, behavioral, and social needs under the supervision of teachers and administration.

The role includes implementing IEP goals, data collection, classroom supervision, assisting with instruction and transitions, and ensuring student safety and inclusion throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience implementing IEP goals and providing behavioral support is desirable.
• Some experience with data collection and progress reporting is preferred.
• ABA background is a plus and safety training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students to meet program objectives.
• Implement IEP goals and modifications as directed by staff; monitor student needs.
• Conduct behavioral data reviews and share progress with the team.
• Collect data and keep accurate notes in designated data systems.
• Supervise students in class, transitions, lunch, and playground; ensure safety.
• Assist with use of instructional technology and communication needs.
• Support students with daily activities, mobility, and personal care as needed.
• Model appropriate behavior and maintain a disciplined learning environment.

Skills

IEP implementation

Behavioral support

Data collection

Technology use in instruction

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro exam or related training

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol-Royalston Middle School - Athol, Massachusetts

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Athol-Royalston Middle School

ARMS Mission StatementPreparing students intellectually, socially, ethically, and physically to work collaboratively and competitively in the 21 st century.

Job Description

Athol Middle School is seeking an energetic, caring Special Education Paraprofessional who believes all kids can learn to work under the supervision of the special education teachers and the building administration to support students in the classroom setting with learning, behavioral, and social skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a variety of responsible instructional and behavioral support activities to enhance the educational environment of students and to meet the educational/training objectives of the program and the educational team.
• Implements the needs of the student's IEP and implements program modifications as directed by certificated staff. Maintains awareness of the child's disability.
• Conducts specific behavioral therapy, reviews data, reports concerns, and provides progress information and outcomes to certified staff.
• Collects data and records notes in designated student program data collection systems.
• Oversees students during class, tutoring, mainstreaming, playground, eating activities, emergencies, preparedness drills, etc.
• Uses instructional technology appropriately with students and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology and/or communication needs.
• Supervises students in a variety of situations under the direction of certificated staff, the collaborative educational team, and parents, always observing students’ behaviors carefully to ensure personal and group safety.
• Assists assigned children in instruction, communication, social activities, integration, recreation, sports, arts and crafts, personal hygiene, and other designated activities.
• Assists and supervises in transferring children to and from buses, special equipment, classrooms, and events, supervising students during lunch, transition, and recess time, and ensuring student safety at all times.
• Assists and supervises in toilet training, toileting, diapering, dressing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting of children as necessary.
• Prepares materials for use in the classroom and therapy.
• Assists in maintaining a disciplined, neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Basic understanding of the general needs and behavior of children Knowledge of the physical requirements and emotional needs of children with disabilities and unique needs of children with disabilities such as Autism, PDD, Developmentally Delayed, Social/Emotional, and other neurological disorders and learning disabilities EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associate's degree or above preferred. Additional specialized training in child development, education, or a related field is desirable. Or completion of the ParaPro Exam Experience: Some experience working with special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD, or other neurological disorders is desirable. ABA background preferred. Safety Care Training a plus.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Steven LaFountain , Assistant Principal
• 1062 Pleasant Street
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]