AFSCME - Paraeducator BMS

Position: AFSCME - Para educator (1 Openings) (BMS)
Title Para educator

Location Bellingham Memorial School for the  (District Positon location assigned annually)

Schedule Ten (10) Months - 184 days to follow school calendar

BMS/BHS - 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)

Qualifications:

* Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program. Para Pro is waived with associate degree.

* Associate's degree preferred.

* Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.

* Prior experience working with children in a school setting, preferred.

* Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work Involved.

* Physical Requirements - Ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, building, and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a classroom and strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 20 pounds. Strength to lift/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning.

* Ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.

* Ability to use good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to respect confidential matters; sensitivity to and respect of the problems of children; traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.

* Ability and willingness to learn and use Assistive Technology.

* Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:

Principal, BCBA, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services or Designee

Performance Responsibilities:

* Assists the teacher with student instruction direct and/or indirect.

* Assist the teacher with the selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies.

* Assist the teacher in administering achievement and/or diagnostic testing.

* Assist the teacher in implementation of behavior modification programs.

* Assist the teacher with general classroom management.

* Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.

* Assist the teacher in supervision of students involved in school activities.

* Assist the teacher in preparing for the day's activities during regularly scheduled hours.

* Assume responsibility for the classroom teacher in their absence including a daily rate increase, when needed.

* Flexibility to perform duties across a variety of classrooms and school environments.

* Participate in staff development programs required by the Building Principal and or Student Services Department.

* Under the supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with student's IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities.

* Assists the teacher in implementing support strategies and interventions developed by the teacher and/or BCBA for reinforcing skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

* Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due them as individual members of the community.

* Assists in the teaching process and works directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self-care (ADL's), and vocational skills.

* Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.

* Completion of onboarding process including district policies and procedures, and annual mandatory trainings.

* Serves as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.

* Assists in behavioral interventions/able to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).

* Assists in implementing treatment plans, health plans, safety plans and behavior plans, etc. for various students in order to create a safe and successful learning experience.

* Perform Data Collection (if required).

* Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc).

* Be able to apply ABA Strategies…