Special Education PreK Paraprofessional - Substantially Separate Program

The Pre-K Paraprofessional works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support students in the special education preschool program. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional provides individualized and small-group support to promote students' academic, communication, social-emotional, and functional skill development. Responsibilities include assisting students with classroom activities, implementing instructional and behavioral strategies, and supporting activities of daily living, including toileting and diapering, as needed. Knowledge of and training in Safety-Care or a comparable crisis prevention and intervention program is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to support instruction, classroom management, and implementation of individualized educational programming.
• Assist with preparation for learning activities, data collection, and documentation of student progress, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Support students in achieving academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional goals through individual and small-group instruction.
• Supervise and assist students during classroom routines, transitions, meals, and other school activities, promoting independence whenever possible.
• Facilitate safe student movement throughout the school by providing appropriate supervision, guidance, and support during transitions to classrooms, therapies, and other scheduled activities.
• Monitor student safety and well-being at all times and promptly communicate concerns, behavioral incidents, or other significant observations to the classroom teacher and appropriate staff.
• Assist students with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, diapering, dressing, and other personal care needs, while maintaining student dignity and confidentiality.
• Implement behavior support plans, communication strategies, and instructional interventions under the direction of certified staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, nurses, administrators, and families, as appropriate, to support student success.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and required training in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of students and the Pre-K special education program.

Terms: 182 school days, 7:25 hours per day, plus compensation for 10 holidays. Total Salary for 192 Days is $40,520 ($29.07 per hour, increases to $29.15 in January)

Requirements

Associate’s (or higher) degree preferred experience working with young children with significant developmental delays preferred experience with providing ABA or working with students with autism preferred Instructions The Randolph Public School system has moved to a paperless application process and appreciates your support in this effort. Please submit all required documentation via School Spring and do not send follow up/additional paperwork or emails. If additional information is required, applicants will be contacted. Once all materials have been reviewed, applicants selected for interviews will be contacted directly by the hiring manager.

Please be sure to include your current educator license number and information and upload any and all transcripts you have to your School Spring application.