What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary School position at South Row Elementary?
Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.
Position: ABA Paraprofessional
Location: South Row Elementary School
Description: The successful candidate will work with elementary school students in our therapeutic program (STRIVE) to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting. Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans. Collect data consistently for students assigned. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.
Additional responsibilities:
*Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
* Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers
*Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
*Knowledge of special education procedures.
*Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary school level.
*Experience working with age appropriate students in a school setting.
*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education
coordinator, and Director of Student Services.
*Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
*Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
*Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
* Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers
*Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers
*Ability to collect data consistently
*Ability to consistently follow and implement a behavior support plan.
*Assist students with toileting if needed
*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education Team
Chair, and Director of Student Services.
Qualified applicants may be eligible for an annual "toileting " stipend if applicable.
Qualified applicants may be eligible for additional paid training (outside of regular school hours.)
Position is eligible for paid sick, personal and bereavement time