School Mission : The Autism strand at the Joseph Lee is complex. We have 17 substantially separate classrooms containing over 170 students spanning from 3 to 15 years old.
Type of School : Traditional
Type of Para Position: Special Education Para
Grade level(s): Varied Hours: 720-220
Student Groupings: Small groups, Whole class, More than one classroom
Subject area(s): English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Swimming, Physical Education, Technology, Life skills Language
Other: The Joseph Lee K8 seeks a paraprofessional who is physically able to escort students with behavioral challenges and able to physically respond to student behavior. Candidates must be competent in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Along with learning ABA, it is also our expectation that you will be able to implement the programs from the Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia, (also known as the “ACE”) which is used in all of our classrooms. This means data collection (both academic and behavioral), discrete trial training, incidental teaching opportunities, and task analyses. Along with utilizing the ACE, staff are expected to be able to integrate and utilize grade level curriculum during work centers. Candidates must also have/ obtain CPI or Safety Care Training. Types of Students: Students with Autism Job Functions: Toileting, Feeding assistance, Physical restraint- para should be willing to receive CPI training, Supervision of students during transitions, Use of assistive technology, ACE and ABA Principles
Job Title: Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide SPED Autistic Programs] [BPS Lee Elementary] (SY17-18)
Reports to: Principal/Headmaster
General Description and Goals:
Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Boston Public Schools.
Responsibilities:
- Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
- Provides assistance with classroom activities.
- Prepares instructional materials.
- Assists in classroom set up and clean up.
- Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
- Supervises students on field trip activities.
- Performs other related duties as requested by Headmaster/Principal.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html ).
- Minimum of two years experience working with young children
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
- Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker
Terms:
BTU, Paraprofessional hourly rate
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
Next year, many BPS schools will have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Extended Learning Time (ELT) agreement. To learn more about ELT at BPS and whether or not this school is a "Schedule A" ELT school, check here: bostonpublicschools.org/elt
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