Paraprofessional Tier 2
Job Summary: This paraprofessional position is responsible, under the direction of the teacher, for: instruction, accommodations, and implementation of behavior plans, for students with moderate impairments in learning, social/ emotional development, and behavior. The paraprofessional is responsible for developing an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the aide. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job and including following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Work with children who have special needs in a sensitive and effective manner.
- Learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
- Respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
- Assists the teacher in providing instruction to individuals with behavioral challenges.
- Supervises students in a designated de-escalation area with other adults in safe proximity.
- Supports students when rejoining a group following de-escalation time.
- Under the direction of appropriate professionals, follows through with IEP goals and supplementary services such as, but not limited to, OT, PT, and Speech/Language.
- As instructed by the teacher, records and reports data on student behavior and performance.
- May operate and assist students with the operation of augmentative systems.
- Preschool level paraprofessionals participate in developmentally appropriate toileting and feeding practices for students under the teacher’s direction.
- Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Physically able to restrain a student if necessary, using CPI Techniques and standards.
- Assists the teacher in planning, modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- Uses age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
- Assists children with academic and/or functional skills of previously introduced concepts following teacher instruction and direction.
- Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
- Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
- Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
- Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
- Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
- Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during play periods, lunch periods, detention and/or during student arrival and dismissal both indoors and out of doors.
- Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
- Provides positive reinforcement as dictated by the Behavioral Support Plan.
- Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
- Assist in Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) implementation and training.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Receives additional training if deemed necessary for the position, including but not limited to, positions involving students with autism spectrum disorders or behavioral disorders.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prefer Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a related field.
Certification & Licensing:
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
- Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI Certification.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
Questions can be directed to: HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us
Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.