Framingham Public Schools
Special Education Aide - Autism Program
Framingham Public Schools, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMERON MIDDLE SCHOOL
TITLE: Special Education Aide - Multiple Disabilities Program
2023-2024 School year A $1,400 stipend is available to any paraprofessional who works in an Autism classroom, multi-disabilities classroom, or is on a changing team for a student with toileting needs. POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist students with disabilities, under the direction of a certified teacher, in a substantially separate program for students with Multiple Disabilities. The Multiple Disabilities Program serves students with severe multiple disabilities, including students who are medically fragile. This Program is designed to address the development of communication, mobility, social, and independent daily living skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in the inclusion, small group, individual, or sub separate setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, service provider or administrator. Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Assist students with test taking in administering standardized and non-standardized tests/curriculum based measures and other assessments. Provide support that may include physical management such as crisis management or taking action or assisting educators, school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures to ensure safety of students and others (training provided). Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information on students. Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas. Take initiative to work collaboratively with special education, general education, teachers and related service staff. Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students. Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing and toileting, including diapering. Promote independence for students with disabilities. Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Framingham School Committee. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Special Education Team Evaluator Coordinator. The performance of this job will be evaluated per the Framingham Teachers Association Paraprofessionals (Unit T) Contract. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly). TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association Paraprofessionals (Unit T) Contract. Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as-needed basis to serve the best interests of all students. HELPFUL LINKS:
Unit T Contract Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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2023-2024 School year A $1,400 stipend is available to any paraprofessional who works in an Autism classroom, multi-disabilities classroom, or is on a changing team for a student with toileting needs. POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist students with disabilities, under the direction of a certified teacher, in a substantially separate program for students with Multiple Disabilities. The Multiple Disabilities Program serves students with severe multiple disabilities, including students who are medically fragile. This Program is designed to address the development of communication, mobility, social, and independent daily living skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in the inclusion, small group, individual, or sub separate setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, service provider or administrator. Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Assist students with test taking in administering standardized and non-standardized tests/curriculum based measures and other assessments. Provide support that may include physical management such as crisis management or taking action or assisting educators, school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures to ensure safety of students and others (training provided). Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information on students. Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas. Take initiative to work collaboratively with special education, general education, teachers and related service staff. Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students. Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing and toileting, including diapering. Promote independence for students with disabilities. Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Framingham School Committee. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Special Education Team Evaluator Coordinator. The performance of this job will be evaluated per the Framingham Teachers Association Paraprofessionals (Unit T) Contract. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly). TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association Paraprofessionals (Unit T) Contract. Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as-needed basis to serve the best interests of all students. HELPFUL LINKS:
Unit T Contract Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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