Position Title: Paraprofessional - School-to-Life
Location: Wakefield High School
Qualifications:
- Associated Degree or higher
- Experience working with students with Autism and/or implementing ABA strategies highly preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide direct instructional and behavioral support to students under the supervision of the special education teacher and BCBA
- Assist in implementing students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans
- Support the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and other communication strategies
- Model and promote appropriate social interactions and facilitate peer engagement
- Collect and record data on student progress, behavior, and performance using program tools and protocols
- Assist students with daily living skills, including toileting, hygiene, and feeding, as needed
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment
- Collaborate with team members, including special educators, therapists, and other paraprofessionals, to meet individual student needs
- Support generalization of skills across settings, including during inclusion opportunities in general education
- Prepare and organize classroom materials and reinforce instruction during small-group or one-on-one activities
- Other duties as assigned
Reports to: Building Principal
Compensation: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule (this position is eligible for a $1,200 stipend in addition to daily rate on salary scale)