Special education paraprofessional opening at Berlin Memorial School. The successful candidate will work with students Preschool - 5th grade to support behavior and academic needs under the supervision of teachers.

Candidates with experience working with challenging behavior and ABA strategies are encouraged to apply.

This is for a position to work directly with the school district.

Hourly range, depending on years of experience: $22.32 - 26.87

The benefits offered to full-time employees: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts * 403b or 457b Retirement annuities * Life Insurance * Disability Insurance * Personal Time * Sick Time

Paraprofessional Job Description

General Duties

To participate effectively as part of a team in the provision of services to students
To demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with student and team members
To demonstrate work habits that encourage student independence, foster appropriate student interdependence and enhance student self-image
Maintain student confidentiality
Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem-solving, decision making and program planning
Support the implementation of instructional programs designed by teachers to facilitate learning activities
Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities
Assist teachers with functional assessment activities to aid in documentation of learner strengths and needs, to include the collection and reporting of data as needed
Implement strategies developed by teachers that support an inclusive environment and respect individual differences, among learners, families, and staff
Carry out behavior management plans as needed
Assist teachers with the preparation of learning resources
Assist teachers with modifying learning strategies and activities to accommodate different learning styles, abilities, preferences and other learning needs
Maintain an awareness and familiarity with student IEPs and learning plans
Maintain an awareness and familiarity with the characteristics of varying disabilities
Maintain an awareness and familiarity with school and classroom routines
Any other tasks as assigned by administration

Job Goal

To work under the direction of the classroom teacher and special educator to provide Instructional and behavioral support to students as needed. Such support shall be provided but will not be limited to services to students who have IEPs, 504 plans, and district curriculum accommodation plans.

BERLIN-BOYLSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

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