Paraprofessional - Special Education

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year. The Paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom management on a day-to-day basis by providing instruction and assists in the input/development of and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment and curriculum design, as well as supervision of students and ongoing parent contact. This is a School Year Position (184 days) plus a 5 week part-time summer program. Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Life Insurances, 457b/403b). This position qualifies for the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS). Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings. Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing ParaPro test* score required. Ability and willingness to achieve a 7D license and complete the RBT training within required timelines also required. Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs. Positive Behavior Support and/or ABA/RBT background strongly preferred. Please submit resume, cover letter, copy of transcript or passing ParaPro score via SchoolSpring. EOE *Need to take the ParaPro exam? Contact Sherri Tetrault at 508-998-5599 x130 Essential Duties: -Under the supervision of licensed staff, assist in the implementation of appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction, individual education plans and behavior intervention plans. -Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student needs and interests. -Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed. -Develops awareness of inclusion procedures within the host school and maintains positive relationships and ongoing communication with the administrators and receiving teachers within host school. -Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and student meetings if requested to do so by administration. -Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and skills consistent with current research and practice in education through in-services, coursework, evaluations, and online courses. -Completes Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training with/without certification as assigned by supervisor. -Drives program vans as needed for community activities. -Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration. -Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines. -Shows respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members. -Implements all aspects of the educational day, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting. -Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students. -Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors. -Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner. -Shares in the overall everyday activities necessary for operation of the program (inventorying, ordering, tracking as necessary, suggestions for program improvement, etc.) -Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success. -Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students. -Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed. -Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

Salary : $20 - $23