Paraprofessional - School-to-Life Program
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Job Location:
Wakefield, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Paraprofessional -School-to-Life
Location:Wakefield High School
Qualifications:
- Associated Degree or higher
- Experience working with students with Autism and/or implementing ABA strategies highly preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide direct instructional and behavioral support to students under the supervision of the special education teacher and BCBA
- Assist in implementing students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including accommodations modifications and behavior support plans
- Support the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and other communication strategies
- Model and promote appropriate social interactions and facilitate peer engagement
- Collect and record data on student progress behavior and performance using program tools and protocols
- Assist students with daily living skills including toileting hygiene and feeding as needed
- Contribute to a positive safe and structured classroom environment
- Collaborate with team members including special educators therapists and other paraprofessionals to meet individual student needs
- Support generalization of skills across settings including during inclusion opportunities in general education
- Prepare and organize classroom materials and reinforce instruction during small-group or one-on-one activities
- Other duties as assigned
Reports to: Building Principal
Compensation: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools Unit C salary schedule (this position is eligible for a $1200 stipend in addition to daily rate on salary scale)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Client Server
- Admin Support
- LNG
- Document Management
