Paraprofessional Bridge Program

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

36d

About The Position

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can assist teachers in the delivery of instruction to students. Overview of the Bridge Program: Students in the Bridge Program have identified behavioral and/or social/emotional challenges as a result of an emotional impairment or other disability. These students struggle to regulate their emotions and often have difficulty communicating and problem solving what it is that is bothering them. A primary focus of the Bridge Program is to help students acquire coping strategies to deal with their emotions, as well as appropriately interact with their peers. Typically, students in the Bridge Program struggle to meet the academic needs of the general education classroom and benefit from a small group setting. Description of Duties: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Requirements

High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.
Ability to follow directions effectively.
Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Responsibilities

Implements student goals and objectives, under the direction of the teacher.
Utilizes educational materials properly.
Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
Performs scheduled duties promptly.
Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
Fulfills other duties as assigned by building principal.
Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the nurse: G-tube feeding
Demonstrates competency in the following area per raining and supervision by the speech/language therapist and/or teacher Implementation of feeding plans
Demonstrates competency in the following areas per raining and supervision by the physical therapist Lifting, moving and positioning
Demonstrates competencies in the following area per training and supervision by the teacher Implementing behavior plans, including collecting data
Toileting, including changing diapers
Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the nurse and teacher Daily hygiene
Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive, structured learning environment for all students.
Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a positive self-concept.
Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student
Adheres the academic, ethical and social standards
Communicates clearly and appropriately
Dresses appropriately
Accepts constructive feedback
Maintains confidentiality
Is equitable, sensitive and responsive to all learners
Good attendance
Participates in ongoing professional development and building meetings
Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
Works effectively with administrative personnel.
Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.