Preschool Paraeducator

Amherst Pelham Regional School District•Amherst, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a trained or trainable Paraeducator to work in our integrated preschool program. This program includes ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) specialized programming with students on the Autism Spectrum or other disabilities. The role involves providing direct support and instruction to students under the direction of a special education teacher, focusing on developmentally appropriate levels for three to five-year-old children. Support will be provided in areas such as expressive and receptive language, social skills, self-regulation, adaptive living skills, and sensory processing.

Requirements

Training and experience with the identified population: Autism or other disabilities.
Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically.
Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community.
Strong positive, interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student learning and progress.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to collect data as outlined by students’ individual programming.
Able to assist with diapering and toileting including toilet training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with young children 3 to 5 year old children preferred.
Bilingual/bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Providing direct support and instruction to student(s) under the direction of a special education teacher at developmentally appropriate levels for three to five year old children in preschool.
Supporting students in expressive and receptive language, social skills, self-regulation, adaptive living skills, and sensory processing.
Collecting data as outlined by students’ individual programming.
Assisting with diapering and toileting, including toilet training.
Using physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.