SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of Paraprofessional. The Paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom management on a day-to-day basis by providing instruction and assists in the input/development of and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment and curriculum design, as well as supervision of students and ongoing parent contact.
Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing ParaPro test* score required. Additional $1/hr each for obtaining/maintaining RBT and 7d School Pupil Transport certificates. Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs. Positive Behavior Support and/or ABA/RBT background strongly preferred. Candidate must be comfortable providing personal care and behavior support to students.
This is a School Year Position (184 days) plus a 5 week part-time summer program. Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Life Insurances, 457b/403b). This position qualifies for the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS). Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.
Please submit resume, cover letter, copy of transcript or passing ParaPro score via SchoolSpring.
EOE
*Need to take the ParaPro exam? Contact Sherri Tetrault at 508-998-5599 x130
Essential Duties:
-Under the supervision of licensed staff, assist in the implementation of appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction, individual education plans and behavior intervention plans. -Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student needs and interests. -Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed. -Develops awareness of inclusion procedures within the host school and maintains positive relationships and ongoing communication with the administrators and receiving teachers within host school. -Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and student meetings if requested to do so by administration. -Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and skills consistent with current research and practice in education through in-services, coursework, evaluations, and online courses. -Completes Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training with/without certification as assigned by supervisor. -Drives program vans as needed for community activities. -Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration. -Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines. -Shows respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members. -Implements all aspects of the educational day, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting. -Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students. -Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors. -Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner. -Shares in the overall everyday activities necessary for operation of the program (inventorying, ordering, tracking as necessary, suggestions for program improvement, etc.) -Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success. -Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students. -Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed. -Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.
Requirements
CORI, SAFIS, and driving history checks are required for all positions.