Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website ($25.70 - $32.30). All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website . SUMMARY: Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns.

Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting. Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.

Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives as directed by licensed staff. Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills. Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology). Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.

Foster student independence while supporting individual needs. Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions. Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA) and data collection.

Assist in the lifting and/or toileting of student into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP. Maintain proper confidentiality of student records. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

CPR, First Aid Certification desirable. Participate in annual trainings, for blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen, etc. Must be highly qualified. Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test. Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT: Judy Provencher, Principal's Administrative Assistant Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School 210 Station Avenue South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 Phone: (508) 398-7630