Paraprofessinal_TASC Program

Waltham Public Schools John W. McDevitt Middle School - Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham Public Schools John W. McDevitt Middle School - Waltham, Massachusetts

Job : 5557047

Final date to receive applications: Mar 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TASC Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can assist teachers in the delivery of instruction to students.

Program Overview:
The TASC program provides services for children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related diagnoses. The main teaching style of this program is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). There is a high student to teacher ratio in all of the classrooms to ensure the appropriate support for the academic, behavioral and social needs of all students. There are opportunities for both small group and individual instruction depending on the needs of the student.

Description of Duties: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Management of the Learning Environment

• Implements student goals and objectives, under the direction of the teacher.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by building principal.

Management of Student Needs - supporting the student performance Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the nurse:
  • G-tube feeding
• Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the speech/language therapist and/or teacher:
  • Implementation of feeding plans
• Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the physical therapist:
  • Lifting, moving and positioning
• Demonstrates competencies in the following area per training and supervision by the teacher:
  • Implementing behavior plans, including collecting data
  • Toileting, including changing diapers
• Demonstrates competency in the following area per training and supervision by the nurse and teacher:
  • Daily hygiene

Student Interactions

• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive, structured learning environment for all students.
• Relates well to students
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a positive self-concept.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Adheres the academic, ethical and social standards
• Communicates clearly and appropriately
• Dresses appropriately
• Accepts constructive feedback
• Maintains confidentiality
• Is equitable, sensitive and responsive to all learners
• Good attendance
• Participates in ongoing professional development and building meetings

Teacher/Staff Relations

• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.

Supervision :

Supervision Scope: Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received: Supervised by principal and/or director.

Qualifications :

Education, Training and

Experience:

• High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.

Knowledge

Required:

• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.

Abilities

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