Paraprofessional Aide- High School opening

Location: Billerica MAHours: 6.5 hours a day; Monday through FridayValley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. We provide high quality academic therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by local school districts and social service agencies. We also provide ongoing professional development and training experiences for educators and educational agencies. Recognizing that the educational environment rapidly changes Valley Collaborative creates adapts and provides flexible programming to address evolving needs. We provide an environment within which students and others can maximize educational and/or occupational skills. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies its programs maintain superior quality and reasonable costs to those it serves by meeting or exceeding state standards and achieving economies of :Preferred experience working with students with autism special learning emotional and/or behavioral needs. The desire to make a difference in a students to teach mentor coach and advocate for to meet identified student needs. A strong commitment to the goals mission and philosophy of the organization. Responsibilities:Drive students to work placements using Valley Collaborative vehiclesAssist teacher in delivery of the curriculum lesson plans and implementation of IEP goals and objectives. Ensure safety of students in all environments. Assist in facilitation of independence social awareness language and appropriate behavior. Responsible for other student concerns that arise and communicate concerns to teacher or students team. Understand and deliver appropriate behavioral plan for each student working collaboratively with the teachers and in collecting student data. Assist students with school and classroom activities e.g.: lunch break time academic with SLPs OTs BCBAs teachers and social workersParticipate in staff meetings and in-service training as other duties as assigned. Physical Demands:Constant standing or walking. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Bends reaches lifts carries twists pushes pulls and handles equipment when performing duties. Repetitive wrist/arm movements when on vocational site. Manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary. Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively. Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior):Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions. Adaptability to perform routine repetitive tasks within a specific period of time. Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward students and staff. Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department :10 sick 2 personal days; State retirement; 403B; Tuition assistance;GIC Health and dental insurance;Life/STD and LTD to the high volume of response please do not call to confirm receipt of your resumeValley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy sex gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability limited English speaking ability or homelessness as defined by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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