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Quincy - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Full time positions supporting elementary and middle school age students with moderate/severe disabilities including students Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex needs in a public day school setting.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Under the supervision of a teacher carries out the instructional activities called for in the students Individual Educational Plans and in the classroom lesson plans
  • Assist students individually in small groups or in a large group utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning
  • Implement Behavior Support Plans
  • Support dysregulated behaviors apply behavior deescalation and safety skills and apply programmatic safety training skills as needed (ie. CPI/Welle)
  • Assist with supervision of daily routines and services such as feeding toileting diapering and assisting therapists as well as other service providers
  • Monitor student progress collect and document appropriate academic and/or behavioral data
  • Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students model appropriate tasks skills and behaviors for students
  • Accompany student throughout the day as needed for all classes services recess student lunch time and any other times required
  • Participation in district provided professional development opportunities
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Building/Special Education Administrators
  • Preferred Skills:

  • School based experience preferred
  • Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school
  • Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth as opposed to deficits
  • Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills
  • Willingness to try various approaches depending on student need
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional manner
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Utilize data and reflection to plan for supports and interventions
  • Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
  • Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma and demonstrate through the Parapro assessment knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading writing and math OR Associates Degree (or 60 credits) OR Bachelors Degree (or 120 credits)
  • Experience in working with children preferably within an educational setting
  • Citizenship residency or work visa required
  • Reports to:

  • Building principal and special education team administrator
  • Director of Special Education & Special Education Coordinator
  • Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.

    Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


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