What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator-Intensive Special Needs (Interim) position at Wildwood?
The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full time paraeducator to work in our elementary Intensive Needs Program with students with multiple disabilities including Autism, cognitive impairments, health impairments, or other disabilities.
This position includes providing direct support and instruction to student(s) at developmentally appropriate levels under the direction of a special education teacher. It also includes supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable to the specific program noted above: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self regulation, activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, etc.), and sensory processing. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another.
Experience with or willingness to train in order to
- Effectively work with students with students with significant intellectual disabilities and needs that may include using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques
- Effectively work with students (1:1 or small group) to support their social, emotional, and academic growth and progress
- Effectively work with students who may require behavioral de-escalation techniques, physical supports
- Accurately collect data as outlined by students’ individual programming and overseen by the teacher
- Effectively de-escalate and redirect students, and only when absolutely necessary use physical supports
Possess the following:
-Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
-Growth mindset and desire to learn
-Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
-Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community
-Ability to multitask, be flexible and work within a fast paced environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to assist students perform tasks, speak to deliver instruction and behavioral directives, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may also be required to use physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.
Highly qualified candidates who are bilingual/bicultural are encouraged to apply
Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!
At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we are committed to building a strong, dynamic, and inclusive team. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with MindWire™ and adopted The Predictive Index® (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments to help us understand candidates' natural strengths, work styles, and potential.
Why Work With Us?
We use science-backed insights to support:
- Better hiring decisions
- Stronger team collaboration
- Enhanced training and professional growth
- Improved workplace communication
- Leadership development based on employees’ strengths and motivations
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
As part of our selection process, you’ll be asked to complete:
- Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment – A short (7-10 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
- Predictive Index® Cognitive Assessment (if applicable) – A 12-minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and adapt. This is not an IQ test, and there are no “good” or “bad” scores.
Our Commitment to You
These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development process—they are never the sole deciding factor. If hired, you will have access to your results if requested, the opportunity to ask questions, and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired, your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index® assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we believe in hiring the best people and helping them succeed. We’ve found these insights to be remarkably accurate, positive, and valuable in identifying natural strengths. We’re excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If you're passionate about education and professional growth, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!Salary : $20 - $29
