Special Education PreK Paraprofessional

Randolph Public School District; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Public School District Integrated Preschool at JFK in Randolph, MA seeks a PreK paraprofessional to support students in a special education PreK program. The role includes assisting with basic academics and life skills, CPI preferred, and collaborating with teachers to maintain safety and progress toward program goals.

The position is full-time with 7.25-hour days across 182 school days, plus holiday compensation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays preferred.
• ABA experience or working with students with autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the educational program and help in classroom management, lesson planning, and recording of student data.
• Facilitate students' travel from classroom activities and appointments by giving specific directions and monitoring independent travel.
• Participate in staff and/or unit meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor all activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students and inform the teacher of any problems, conflicts and/or issues.
• Work cooperatively with administrative and nursing staff to ensure that program activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
• Actively participate in program and professional development activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work with students to implement program goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional standards and practices.

Skills

ABA experience

Autism experience

Special education

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Randolph Public School District Integrated Preschool @ JFK - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The PreK paraprofessional will work with the classroom teacher to provide support to students’ in special education PreK program. The paraprofessional will provide hands-on support as directed by the classroom teacher. The paraprofessional will assist with the basic academic and communication functions of students and will administer some basic life skills, including but not limited to changing and toileting. Knowledge and training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Actively participate in the educational program and help in classroom management, lesson planning, and recording of student data, as requested.
• Facilitate students' travel from classroom activities and appointments by giving specific directions and monitoring independent travel.
• Participate in staff and /or unit meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor all activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students and inform the teacher of any problems, conflicts and/or issues.
• Work cooperatively with administrative and nursing staff to ensure that program activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
• Actively participate in program and professional development activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work with students to implement program goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional standards and practices.

Terms: 182 school days, 7:25 hours per day, plus compensation for 10 holidays.

Total Salary for 192 Days is $40,520

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s (or higher) degree preferred
  experience working with young children with significant developmental delays preferred
  experience with providing ABA or working with students with autism preferred
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required