Position #501021, #500903 REPOSTING

 

The work schedule is 36.5 hours per week.

 

JOB GOAL:
To implement an intensive skill based educational program that is grounded in the principles of applied behavioral analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2. Experience in special education preferred
3. Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students
4. Such alternatives to the above as the Director of Special Education may deem appropriate and acceptable

WORKS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: Partner Classroom Teacher

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (as directed by the Partner Classroom Teacher)
Daily:
1. ensures the safety of all students
2. provides 30 hours of direct educational services
3. incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of ongoing activities (as appropriate)
4. facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
5. collects data on targeted skills
6. communicates with parents of case student(s) via communication log (when directed by Partner Classroom Teacher)
7. relays parent information to Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor
8. maintains student notebook in neat and orderly manner
9. maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
10. performs other duties as assigned by Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor within the scope of this job description
11. maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
12. implements curriculum and/or curriculum material as required

Weekly:
1. graphs, sums student data
2. participates in program meetings/trainings
3. requests meetings with Partner Classroom Teacher and Specialists and Supervisor as needed

Monthly:
1. meets with Partner Classroom Teacher for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student(s)
2. reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly:
1. participates in the writing of progress reports on case student(s)
2. updates case student(s)’s guidelines

Annually:
1. contributes to the development of the IEP
2. participates in the administration of curriculum based assessments as prescribed by the Partner Classroom Teacher

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract:

• 5 (PK – upper elementary) or 6 (Intermediate & high school) weeks of 4 full days each week - 6 hour days
• 1 week of half days – 3 hour days
• and (first year only) 4-5 days of NECC training

SALARY: Per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.