R Instructional Assistant - NECC Program

Job Title

Job Goal: To implement an intensive skill based educational program that is grounded in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience in special education preferred
• Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students
• Such alternatives to the above as the Director of Special Education may deem appropriate and acceptable

Works Under The Direction Of: Partner Classroom Teacher

Supervised And Evaluated By: Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety of all students
• Provides 30 hours of direct educational services
• Incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of ongoing activities (as appropriate)
• Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Collects data on targeted skills
• Communicates with parents of case student(s) via communication log (when directed by Partner Classroom Teacher)
• Relays parent information to Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor
• Maintains student notebook in neat and orderly manner
• Maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
• Performs other duties as assigned by Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor within the scope of this job description
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Implements curriculum and/or curriculum material as required

Daily:

Weekly:

• Graphs, sums student data
• Participates in program meetings/trainings

Requests meetings with Partner Classroom Teacher and Specialists and Supervisor as needed

Monthly:

• Meets with Partner Classroom Teacher for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student(s)
• Reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly:

• Participates in the writing of progress reports on case student(s)
• Updates case student(s)'s guidelines

Annually:

• Contributes to the development of the IEP
• Participates in the administration of curriculum based assessments as prescribed by the Partner Classroom Teacher

Terms Of Employment: As per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract:

- 183 school year days @ 7.3 hours per day; - 15-18 ESY @ 4.5 hour days (depends on school calendar); - and (first year only) 4-5 days of NECC training

Salary: Per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.