Paraprofessional - Autism Program (High School)

Wakefield Public Schools

  • Wakefield, MA
  • 21 days ago
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    Skills

    • Autismunmatched
    • Behavioral Interventionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Personal Careunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Secondary Schoolunmatched
    • Special Educationunmatched
    • Student Conductunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum High school diploma/GED; Associated Degree or higher preferred
    • Experience working with high school students with Autism highly preferred
    • Excellent oral, written, and communication skills

    Duties & Responsibilites:

    • Assist the lead teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students with ASD.
    • Provide direct support to students during classroom activities, ensuring accommodations and modifications are effectively applied.
    • Facilitate social skills development by modeling appropriate interactions and supporting peer engagement.
    • Support students with communication challenges using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools and strategies.
    • Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and performance data as directed by the teacher.
    • Assist with classroom management by implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and de-escalation techniques.
    • Collaborate with the special education team, including teachers, therapists, and other paraprofessionals, to support student needs.
    • Assist students with personal care tasks, such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene, as needed.
    • Prepare and organize classroom materials and resources to support instructional activities.
    • Maintain a safe and positive learning environment by adhering to school policies and procedures.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWakefield, MA

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