Paraprofessional

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School1050 Westminster StreetFitchburg MA 01420Position DescriptionTITLE:Special Education ParaprofessionalQUALIFICATIONS:1. Must hold at least an Associates have prior successful experience working with students with disabilities including students with autism knowledge of assistive technology devices and familiarity with Special Education have strong communication skills and the ability to interpret language in a students demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team or independently. have such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent Director deems appropriate and TO: Director of Student Support Services JOB GOAL:To work with academic and vocational instructors to develop class strategies and implement individualized instructions to meet the needs of each in each individual student within the RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide assistance to students identified with and assist children individually in small groups and within the classroom setting to help master assignment and reinforce concepts presented by teachers. Observe students performance and record relevant data to assess progress. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional the use of special modifications or accommodations for students for students with disabilities with their academic vocational and/or special education subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures discussions or role-playing and assist with the preparation of lesson materials exhibits equipment and the vocational and classroom teachers in instruction activities creating materials that will facilitate necessary accommodations and implement modifications for planned instruction or tools and support such as summary sheets task sheets etc. for students with disabilities and submit outlines to teachers for computers audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Provide students identified with special needs with assistive devices supportive technology and provide assistance accessing the and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and student achievement and/or needs and communicate identified concerns and/or observations regarding student needs to the classroom teachers the Director of Student Support Services special education inclusion teachers and/or the students IEP at all times in a professional pleasant manner of respect for the student with disabilities and in working in the domain of the teacher/instructor of record. Maintain a daily/weekly plan book to record supported classes and administration policies and rules governing confidentiality of information concerning student and other tasks or duties assigned by the Director of Student Support Services. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position may require long periods of standing and sitting. The individual may be exposed to ultra-violet lights as are found in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the OF EMPLOYMENT:The work year is 182 days. This included the day prior to the opening day of school Tour or PD Day and the 180 school days. Compensation will be established by the Superintendent-Director in accordance with the applicable salary schedule. Fringe benefits are accordance with District policy. EVALUATION: Regional Vocational Technical School does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability homelessness or limited English proficiency. District Title IX Compliance Coordinator(Students): Victoria Zarozinski Director of Student Support x5237. District Title IX Compliance Coordinator(Staff): Dayana Carlson x5216.. District 504 Coordinator: Kathryn Schmidt Asst. Principal x5217.

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