Framingham Public Schools
Special Education Aide - Developmental/Intellectual Impairment Program
Framingham Public Schools, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
Pay $21.23 / hour
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 4949 FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL Special Education Aide - Developmental/Intellectual Impairment 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 developmental/Intellectual Impairments. Students in our Developmental/Intellectual impairment programs require a smaller setting that focuses on developing cognitive skills, communication, social skills, readiness, self-help, and independent living skills. Students in this program often require both modifications and accommodations to the curriculum in order to maximize their learning. 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. REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Special Education Team Evaluator Coordinator. 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. 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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Req#: 4949 FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL Special Education Aide - Developmental/Intellectual Impairment 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 developmental/Intellectual Impairments. Students in our Developmental/Intellectual impairment programs require a smaller setting that focuses on developing cognitive skills, communication, social skills, readiness, self-help, and independent living skills. Students in this program often require both modifications and accommodations to the curriculum in order to maximize their learning. 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. REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Special Education Team Evaluator Coordinator. 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. 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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