Paraeducator - Severe Needs [4 positions]

Job Description:

• Provide 1:1 support to a student or group of students with autism or other significant needs delivering consistent reinforcement of academic social-emotional and behavioral goals using evidence-based practices.

• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies including prompting reinforcement task analysis and error correction as trained and directed.

• Collect daily data on student behavior and skill acquisition to support progress monitoring and inform instruction.

• Reinforce learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher therapists and service providers ensuring fidelity to the students IEP and behavior intervention plan (BIP).

• Operate and care for instructional equipment and assistive technology; help students use specialized tools and learning materials.

  Support the implementation of individualized behavior modification programs; document behavioral data with consistency and professionalism (daily and weekly logs).

• Supervise and support students during emergency drills transitions lunch breakfast field trips and other school-based activities.

  Provide mobility and personal care support including toileting diapering wash-ups and tooth brushing as needed.

• Assist with feeding lunch/snack routines and clean-up promoting independence and self-care skills.

• Meet the bus upon arrival and assist students with entering/exiting the school safely including breakfast and transition routines.

• Work collaboratively with teachers related service providers and support staff to create a safe consistent and supportive learning environment tailored to students with autism and high needs.

• Demonstrate patience consistency and empathy while maintaining high expectations and clear boundaries.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all safety procedural and ethical guidelines.

  Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal assessment measuring ones knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading writing and mathematics. (WorkKeys or Parapro Assessment)
• Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
• Experience working in an urban setting preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
• Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.