Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide

Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide

The TEC Campus School is an approved public special education day school in East Walpole for students ages 3-21 with moderate to intensive special needs. Our large accessible classrooms are fully integrated with specialized services, technology, and an experienced staff. Our talented and caring educators work as an integrated team to support students' educational needs.
 

The Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional supports the special education teacher in meeting the diverse needs of students with a range of disabilities.  The essential functions of the job include: 

Interact and work with students, ages three to twenty-two years, both individually and in small groups under the direction of the supervising teacher;

• Work in special education or general education settings (i.e. inclusion), including but not limited to: reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing and reinforcing students’ individualized programs (IEP);
• Understand basic instructional needs and techniques of students with disabilities and assist the supervising teacher in helping to modify instruction;
• Escort and assist students as necessary, including but not limited to lifting, toileting and/or diapering, feeding through a g-tube, activities of daily living (ADL), and behavior management (non-violent crisis intervention strategies after completing proper training, i.e. Safety Care);
• Assist the supervising teacher in the administration of tests and the evaluation of student progress;

Assist supervising teacher in addressing students’ needs:

• Carry out teacher-planned learning exercises including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and support of related therapies including speech and language activities, occupational and physical therapy activities, music therapy activities, and adaptive physical education (APE) activities.
• Fulfill students’ transition and job coaching needs where applicable.

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and utmost confidentiality regarding information pertaining to students as is expected of fully certified teachers;

Participate successfully in staff development curriculum assigned or offered by TEC, including but not limited to restraint training, ABA training, and additional in-service programs;

Establish an effective work relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, administration, and parents;

Exhibit promptness and dependability in completing all assigned duties, including maintaining consistent attendance form the start of the day to the end of the day;

The preferred candidate will have experience working in a special education setting with students with complex special needs.

We will consider candidates with special education, PCA, and CNA experience.
Experience with assistive technology is helpful.