One to One Paraprofessional [Edison] (SY26-27)

Under the supervision of the teacher One-to-One Paraprofessional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school program and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.

Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses that include pervasive developmental disorder autism Aspergers Syndrome Williams Syndrome physical handicaps multiple handicaps blindness deafness blind/deaf Tourettes Syndrome obsessive-compulsive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder psychiatric disorders (psychosis schizophrenia multiple personalities depression) oppositional defiant disorder ADHD conduct disorder genetic disorders and brain injury. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may also speak a language other than English.

Reports To:Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator

Responsibilities

1. Working with small groups of children instructionally toileting diapering lifting and transfers maintaining personal hygiene assisting the school nurse in tube feedings scribing note taking language systems (ASL SEE 2 Picture Exchange System communication boards etc.) Braille Applied Behavioral Analysis behavior management redirection de-escalation and physical restraint.
2. In some cases the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender because of the nature of the work (toileting) or because of the individual history of the student. This requirement protects both the student and the One-to-one Paraprofessional.
3. Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district including the examination these school assignments students may be participating in advanced coursework and require assistance from a Paraprofessional.
4. Collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities as evidenced in daily lesson plans.
5. Fosters open communications with parents and staff.
6. Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator particularly when the student is absent.

Qualifications -

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED
2. Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associates Degree or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment ( ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ( ).
3. Experience working with a student who is diagnosed with one or more of the mild to moderate disabilities listed above.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians administrators teachers and students.
5. Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction.
6. Able to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the student and or parent/guardians.
7. Trained in ABA
8. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
9. Other qualifications will vary depending on the specific needs of the assigned student.

Qualifications - Preferred

1. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom school and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS official languages: Spanish Creole (Cape Verdean) Creole (Haitian) Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese & Somali.

Terms: BTU Paraprofessional Unit Contractual hourly rate

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority