Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, the paraprofessional provides comprehensive direct care and instructional services for students with disabilities and functions as a member of the educational team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instructional services under the direction of certified teacher and therapists, providing 1:1 instruction as well as preparation for classroom sessions
- When there is opportunity for a student to be included in the regular classroom setting, the paraprofessional will act as inclusion support in that setting to provide for consistency and support of student/s
- Liaison with team members involved in the education/treatment of the student
- Comply with all school policies
- Maintain professional documentation including data collection of students performance on academics tasks, and behavioral logs, as directed by the educator
- Participate in direct supervision of students and assistance with activities in daily living
- Participate in team meetings, classroom meetings and professional development sessions
- Work with teachers and therapists to learn instructional/educational strategies as well as discuss student program and needs
- Utilize time both before and after school to provide for the instructional components of the student’s day, as well as meet any classroom needs as determined by the teacher
- Provide services to the student at school and in community settings as required
- Provide support to students in all elective and recreational activities that may include staff support, such as yoga, dance, athletics, sports, drama
- Complete any other essential duties that may be assigned by educator and/or administrator
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired
- Ability to effectively communicate student needs and progress towards IEP goals
- Motivated to learn about disabilities, instructional practices, interventions, if knowledge of the following is needed:
- Knowledge of relevant instructional strategies
- Knowledge of disabilities related to the specific program need
- Knowledge of sensory and behavioral strategies
- Knowledge of student development theory
- Ability to use computers (word processing software, therapeutic/educational software)
- Knowledge of relevant equipment for instruction
- Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of facilities and equipment
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the field
- At least 2 years prior experience in working with students with similar disabilities, preferred
Conditions of Employment
- Fingerprinting and criminal background check
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Work is typically performed indoors in the school facility and offsite at field trips
- Moderate physical movement is required for the job
- Possible exposure to physical risk depending on assignment to specialized programs
- The noise level in this work environment varies from quiet to loud
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, balance, crouch, talk, hear, smell and see
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20+ pounds
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
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