Paraeducator - PAWS Academy (K-8)
$50,752–$50,752 year
On-siteMarlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting them academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small group, individual, or separate settings. Provide direct support for students with special needs by following IEPs and 504 Plans, including administering standardized assessments and helping with daily tasks like mobility, dressing, and toileting. Manage student safety through crisis intervention and de-escalation training while collecting data to report progress. Escort students between facilities and collaborate with teachers and related service staff to establish a positive learning environment. Work under the Building Director and special education staff in a structured K–8 therapeutic setting, maintaining confidentiality under FERPA and HIPAA.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate's Degree
- pass the Para-Pro test
- completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university
- Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) required for EL Paras
- Must be a Team Player as a respectful part of a team in demonstrating constructive, collaborative behaviors
- Able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally
- transfer heavier amounts with assistance from other staff and/or student transfer apparatus
- Good physical agility which requires the following: frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling and lifting and occasional running
- Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
- Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting
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