Special Education Paraprofessional for Specialized Programs

Young World Physical Education; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,400; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public School District in Westerly, RI seeks a Paraprofessional Specialized Program Assistant to support students with special needs under teacher supervision. The role emphasizes instruction, accommodations and personal care within a specialized program.

You will work closely with teachers to implement individualized plans, manage behavior, collect data, and assist with curriculum and assessments while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children who have special needs in a sensitive, respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Ability to respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to follow through with a medical care plan under the supervision of a school-nurse teacher.
• Demonstrates proficiency in essential computer applications as required, including data collection techniques, Microsoft and Google Suites.
• Ability to learn and assist student(s) with the use of a variety of augmentative/communication devices and activities.
• Ability to learn computer applications in order to assist students with functional as well as academic needs.
• Assist in Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) implementation and training.
• Attends to students’ personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students, parents and staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning as introduced by the teacher.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary using district safety techniques.
• Assists in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age-appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists students with academic/functional skills following teacher instruction.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follows the teacher’s directions and supervises students during lessons or breaks.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies for activities.
• Maintains professional conduct in person and in writing.

Skills

Special needs support

Behavior management

Instructional duties

Data collection

BIP implementation

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred

60 academic credits or ParaPro test

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Job description

Westerly Public School District in Westerly, RI seeks a Paraprofessional Specialized Program Assistant to support students with special needs under teacher supervision. The role emphasizes instruction, accommodations and personal care within a specialized program.

You will work closely with teachers to implement individualized plans, manage behavior, collect data, and assist with curriculum and assessments while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.