Paraprofessional
- Special Education
- Part-time Dracut Public Schools
- 3.2 Dracut, MA Job Details Part-time $18
- $24 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications General academic student support School experience Student supervision Classroom management assistance Activities of daily living (ADL) training Teacher collaboration Academic IEP goal implementation Direct behavioral therapy Experience working with high schoolers Physical assistance for special education students Assisting with ADLs Diaper changing Working with students Teaching life skills in special education Direct support Life skills building Rehabilitation care assistance Natural Environment Teaching (NET) Patient incontinence care assistance Behavioral IEP goal implementation Teaching life skills Behavior intervention plans (BIP) implementation Entry level Full Job Description Dracut High School is seeking a part-time Special Education Paraprofessional to support our post-graduate program.
This role is critical in supporting students aged 1822 as they transition into adulthood, focusing heavily on life skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
Life Skills Support:
Assist students with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), self-care, and independence skills.Community Integration:
Escort and supervise students during community trips, vocational tasks, and travel training to foster real-world skill application.Instructional Assistance:
Reinforce academic and social skills material initially introduced by the teacher, focusing on the generalization of skills in natural settings.Behavioral Implementation:
Assist in implementing treatment, safety, and behavior plans as outlined by the special education team.
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Collaborative Teamwork:
Work closely with classroom teachers, BCBAs, and service providers (OT/PT/Speech) to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Experience working with children in a school setting is preferred. Some assignments may include direct supervision and support of one or more students throughout the school day, personal care support, self-care support, toileting and/or diapering, and any other duties and responsibilities as directed by special education teachers, inclusion specialists, therapists and as assigned by a Principal.