Paraprofessional Special Education - SPARK - Brennan Middle School

Attleboro Public Schools • Attleboro, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for the SPARK Program at Brennan Middle School, serving students in grades 5 and 6. The program provides a highly structured environment to develop students’ academic, social awareness, social communication, and self-regulation skills and to support positive peer relationships in the least restrictive environment. Students may need support generalizing skills across school environments and have moderate to significant needs in academics, social awareness, social communication, and/or self-regulation.

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the paraprofessional assists certified professional staff in the classroom to help students meet instructional goals and objectives. The position includes implementing individualized instruction and behavior supports, collecting student progress data, collaborating with staff, assisting with self-care, and supervising students in instructional and non-instructional settings.

Requirements

• At least two years of college credits or equivalent, or a passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment Test.
• Experience with ABA principles.
• Experience collecting data.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assist with all aspects of student self-care, including toileting.
• Ability to implement crisis and emergency procedures according to protocol.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with students with disabilities.
• SafetyCare or comparable de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Implement lessons and activities, including accommodations and modifications needed to meet individual student needs, as directed by the teacher.
• Implement interventions and de-escalation strategies for students displaying significant behavioral issues in the school setting.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data required by students’ goals and programming.
• Communicate and collaborate consistently with staff to foster student success.
• Assist students with physical or social disabilities with activities of daily living, including toileting and other self-care, to maximize participation in school and learning activities.
• Implement positive behavior support plans and collect data on student progress.
• Assist and supervise students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, and other related areas.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree