Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA); Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the Special Education Teacher in providing educational support to students at Woodland School in Southwick, MA.

The role requires an Associate degree or two years of post-secondary training, with two+ years of experience preferred and experience with children with disabilities. Includes PBIS participation and data collection responsibilities, with a focus on inclusion and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field.
• Two+ years of prior work experience preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the special education teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children.
• Implement PBIS plans for students.
• Provide inclusionary support in classroom.
• Participate in Professional Development/training as needed.
• Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel.
• Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student’s IEP.
• Provide support to students requiring Assistive Technology to access the curriculum.
• Be prepared to work with students whose disabilities may impact their behavior.
• Performs other duties as requested by Building Principal or Director of Special Education.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior management

Inclusion support

Instructional support

Education

Associate degree

Two years post-secondary training

Tools

Assistive Technology

Job description

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA) Woodland School - Southwick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal:

To assist the Special Education Teacher to provide the best educational experience for the
District’s Special Education students.

Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal.

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

Required: Associate’s Degree or two (2) years post-secondary training in education or related field or successful completion of ParaPro Assessment.

Preferred: Two plus years of prior work experience. Experience working with children with
disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. Work under the direction of the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• 2. To provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• 3. Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children.
• 4. Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) plans for students.
• 5. Provide inclusionary support in classroom.
• 6. Participate in Professional Development/training as needed.
• 7. Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel, therapist and consultants.
• 8. Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student’s IEP.
• 9. Provide support to students requiring Assistive Technology to access the curriculum.
• 10. Be prepared to work with students whose disabilities may impact their behavior, such as physical aggression, inappropriate language, lack of impulse control, self-injurous behavior, dysregulation, or assistance with hygiene.
• 10. Performs other duties as requested by Building Principal or Director of Special Education.

Physical Requirements:
The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions:
The occupant is required to work indoors and outdoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25.40 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Tetreault , Human Resources Specialist
• Central Office
• Southwick, Massachusetts 01077
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]