Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Job Title

Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills.
• Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting.
• Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions.
• Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA) and data collection.
• Assist in the lifting and/or toileting of student into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job.

Qualifications:

• CPR, First Aid Certification desirable.
• Participate in annual trainings, for blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen, etc.
• Must be highly qualified. Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

Primary Job Contact:

Caren DeCristofaro, Principal's Administrative Assistant Ezra H. Baker Elementary School 810 Route 28 West West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670 Phone: