Full Time LINK Paraprofessional

Full Time LINK Paraprofessional Merwin Elementary 2026-2027 7.5 hrs/day including a 30 minute unpaid lunch. Educational Aide permit with ESEA Endorsement required. Link Program Overview: A program to support students who have difficulties in the areas of verbal/nonverbal communication, social interaction skills, adjusting to environmental changes/changes in routines, transitions between activities, behavioral challenges and challenges with the general curriculum (including social and emotional development). These students often may have unusual responses to sensory experiences and engage in repetitive activities/stereotyped movements. This program focuses on strengthening functional communication, social interaction, flexibility to changes, and using sensory strategies to self-regulate. Students may still participate in the general education setting for parts of the day when appropriate, as determined by the IEP team.