Location: Fall River,MA, USA
Start Date: Upon HireSchedule: 183-day Non-Union Hourly Employee, followoing the teacher's school year calendar.Work Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., which includes half hour unapid lunchPay Rate: $ 20.00 - $25.00/hrJOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Special EducationRole of Paraprofessionals in a General Education Classroom:? The paraprofessional's role is to support the student with disabilities in the general education classroom.? The paraprofessional is responsible for following the rules, guidelines, and expectations in the general education classroom.? The classroom teacher provides instruction of the curriculum; the paraprofessional collaborates on modifying the curriculum with the general education and the special education teachers.? The paraprofessional's role will vary depending on the unique needs of the students in the classroom and what is on their IEP's.? The paraprofessional may be responsible for behavior management, re-teaching or reinforcing skills, working with students in small groups, and reinforcing self-help skills.Role of the Paraprofessional in a Vocational Setting:Education and/or Experience:? Paraprofessionals in a vocational setting must have experience with the equipment and tools of the specific program assignedDuties and Responsibilities :? Assist the primary vocational instructor with teaching activities and production activities? Demonstrate proper operation of shop tools and equipment in accordance with the shop program? Demonstrate safety practices and procedures in accordance with the shop program? Monitor students when operating tools and equipment? Monitor safety practices and procedures? Support and assist in the enforcement of school and district rules? Conduct individual and/or small group instructional activities when directed to do so by the instructor? Be familiar with appropriate instructional materials as they pertain to shop placementWhat the Paraprofessional is NOT responsible for in any setting - academic or vocational:? The paraprofessional cannot represent himself or herself as a qualified teacher/service provider or be used as a substitute for a qualified teacher/service provider unless he/she possesses the appropriate certification/licensure to function as a substitute and is hired as a substitute? The paraprofessional cannot re-write curriculums? The paraprofessional cannot create new, alternative instruction without the direction of a teacher or other certified personnel? The paraprofessional cannot implement behavior ideas without the direction of the teacher or other certified personnel? The paraprofessional cannot take complete responsibility for any students? The paraprofessional does not provide direct instruction, does not introduce a student to new skills, concepts or academic content.? The paraprofessional cannot perform or interpret standardized or non-standardized assessments, formal or informal, unless specifically trained to provide such tests and evaluations and supervised by the qualified teacher/service provider.? The paraprofessional cannot participate in parent conferences, student conferences, or any interdisciplinary teams in place of the supervising teacher/service provider.? The paraprofessional cannot communicate with the individual with learning disabilities, family, or others regarding any aspect of the student's status or service without the specific consent of the supervising teacher/service provider or provide student or family counseling.? The paraprofessional cannot write, develop, or modify an individualized plan in any way or assist with instruction/intervention without following the individual plan prepared under the direction of the teacher/service provider or without access to supervision.? The paraprofessional cannot sign any formal documents (e.g., individual plans, service reimbursement forms, or reports) as a substitute for the qualified professional. Paraprofessionals should sign or initial informal progress notes for review and co-signature by the supervising teacher/service provider.? The paraprofessional cannot select individuals for services, make referrals for additional services, assign grades, or discharge an individual from service.? The paraprofessional cannot disclose educational, clinical, or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone not designated by the supervising teacher/service provider.Requirements:Associate's degree or equivalentExcellent organizational skillsAbility to problem solve, multi-task, and work independentlyAbility to work as a member of a teamPrevious experience in subject area preferred