Educational Support Professional Sail 1 Program (ESP-3) (301082) Job ID 1069

Bedford School District • Bedford, MA

81d • $35,006 - $43,028

About The Position

A SAIL 1 ESP is responsible for providing direct support to students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disorders in a sub-separate classroom, implementing individualized academic and behavior programs. The ESP will provide instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including discrete trial task analysis and naturalistic teaching. The ESP will be trained to utilize de-escalation strategies and to take data on academic and behavioral support plans. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a certified Special Education Teacher supervises the ongoing training and support of all ESPs. Note: Five days of additional specialized training before the start of school is provided to ESPs serving SAIL 1 students.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Psychology, Education or related area preferred.
• Ability to integrate into the classroom setting when appropriate.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze data across multiple data points.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities.
• Ability to maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of the teaching staff.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively address unforeseen events associated with working with large groups of children.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with students, parents, staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
• Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL).
• Knowledge of proper de-escalation strategies and restraint protocols.
• Ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Ability to collaborate and participate as a member of a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom routines and procedures; reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Provide supervision and/or student support services in all environments of the school for activities including but not limited to recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal and field trips.
• Provide small group or individual instructional support with guidance from teaching/counseling staff aligned with student goals.
• Consult with teachers in preparation for daily classes to become familiar with the learning targets and classroom expectations.
• Support academic programs and behavioral programs.
• Provide regular feedback to the teaching/counseling staff on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students.
• Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom.
• Support implementation of behavior intervention plans and social skill facilitation across various school settings.
• Support crisis intervention as needed in a culturally responsive manner.
• Adapt to varying needs of students.
• Perform other job-related tasks or duties at the discretion of administrators.

Benefits

• $28.18/hour to $34.64/hour; Annualized for 184 work days at 6.75 hours/day, $35,006 to $43,028.
• Benefits are outlined at Benefits | Bedford Public Schools (bedfordps.org).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree