Paraprofessional 1:1 Special Education - Willett Elementary School

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools is hiring a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional at Willett Elementary School to support a Grade 4 student. The program provides a highly structured environment using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) principles to develop social, behavioral, communication, and academic skills. Students receive individualized and small-group instruction with staff support. The position assists and supports the student in school and classroom settings to meet academic, social, communication, and behavioral goals and objectives. The paraprofessional works with the student individually, in small groups, and as part of the whole class, and supports learning and participation in instructional and non-instructional settings. Attleboro Public Schools is committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff and to fostering an inclusive work environment based on respect and dignity.

Requirements

Two years of college credits or equivalent, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with students with autism and developmental delays.
Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Safety Care training.

Responsibilities

Work with the student individually, in small groups, and in the whole-class setting.
Assist professional staff with academic, social, and behavioral data collection.
Help prepare the classroom and implement strategies to reinforce academic, social, communication, adaptive, and behavioral skills according to the student's needs.
Assist with individual, class, and school positive behavioral supports to maintain a safe learning environment.
Support the student in non-instructional settings and activities, including lunch, arrival and dismissal, playground, corridors, and self-care such as toileting.
Accompany the student on field trips and community outings.
Construct, copy, distribute, and use materials as needed.
Assist teachers with parent contact as requested to encourage effective and participatory parent involvement in the student's education.
Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assisting students.