Intensive Services Interventionist - Elementary Intensive Services Paraeducator

Reports to: Special Education Coordinators and/or

Building Principal Job Summary:

The Windham Southeast School District (WSESD)/Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) is an increasingly diverse community with an ongoing commitment to social justice and anti-racism. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us in furthering this work. www.wsesu.org/socjus WSESU is looking for motivating, engaging, and diverse educators and encourages all who are interested in diversity, equity, and social justice to consider working with us in our Elementary Intensive Services Programs at Dummerston School and Putney Central School. The Intensive Services Interventionist will assist in the development, implementation, and revision of highly detailed special education programs for at least one student with intensive needs. In doing so, they work in partnership with teachers, special educators, and related services staff to provide unique and highly structured special education programs. These staff members are expected to function independently, after training and under supervision, to implement programming for students in WSESU's intensive services classrooms, specialized intensive social-emotional programs, or to provide inclusion support for high-needs students within the general education setting.

Additional Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

All paraprofessionals must meet State definition of Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQP) through one of the following: Associates Degree, successful completion (b-minus or better) of at least 48 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning, or successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment test required. Three years of relevant experience is preferred. Experience using Applied Behavior Analysis and PBIS in education settings. Knowledge of best practices in positive behavior intervention relating to social skills, discrete trial training, academic access, and learning school routines and expectations. Knowledge of federal/state restraint and seclusion protocols as well as trained to execute interventions using CPI or similar de-escalation and restraint methods Genuine desire to work with students with intensive needs required. Ability to work independently with individuals and groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to become certified and proficient in the following within 6 months of hire:

• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Safety-Care procedures and protocol
• CPR and First Aid
• Successful passage of district approved paraprofessional assessment test
• Additional training as required for assignment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner as students participate in assigned classroom, school and alternative learning settings Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with students, community members, parents, guardians, staff and supervisors Demonstrates and adhere to district policies and procedures Maintains confidentiality of student information and records Attends and participate in assigned IEP, EPT, Transition, and Coordinated Service Plan meetings in a positive, constructive, and collaborative manner Discusses all matters related to students, parents and staff with cooperating Special Educator and other relevant service providers Participates in training to meet student(s) individual educational needs Offers assistance to classroom teachers, special educators, assistants/tutors and other staff members as time and conditions warrant Implements behavior programs as directed Assists students with occupational, speech, and/or physical therapy Provides assistance to students as required in areas of physical need, field trips, community/work study environments, assemblies and other such functions during hours of school operation. Completes assigned duties as per IEP needs/goals (

IE:

lunchroom, recess, and or bus) assigned by supervisor or principal. Applies knowledge of learning and child development theories in their work with students. Participates, as an active member and positive partner, in the planning of instruction and lessons Independently leads instructional activities in any setting as detailed by lesson plans Uses good communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills to independently address and resolve student learning and behavior issues Independently problem solves and resolves student instructional and behavior challenges Assists in the planning, manage the service delivery and provide direct instruction for detailed, ongoing, behavior and /or language based instructional programs. (e.g. Picture Exchange Program, ASL, Positive Behavior Plans or approved by the Director/Coordinator of Special Education) Must demonstrate ability to problem solve, adjust programming when appropriate and manage student crisis using a team approach. Implements all aspects of services and instruction to meet student needs as outlined above. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor or principal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Annual CPI or Safety-Care certification required for safe and appropriate de-escalation and physical intervention of students to maintain safe learning environments. The position requires frequent walking, bending, standing, stooping. Student assignment will require physical support, such as lifting, transition support, personal care support, including toileting, self-care and feeding. Ability to use adaptive equipment to assist with physical transitions and equipment individualized for each student. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

EEO Statement:

WSESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. WSESD will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities "This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. The employer may assign additional tasks as needed.". SE Classified staff may be required to be reassigned, as needed, to other school locations in order to best meet the needs of the students we serve.

Pay:

$24.00

• $32.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person