Educational Paraprofessional Special Education ABA/DTI Paraeducator (30 Hrs)

Job Description:

ABA/DTI PARAEDUCATOR - BRIDGES PROGRAM

30 HOUR / SPECIAL EDUCATION

DOOLITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description:

The Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA)/DTI Paraeducator works in a special education program with elementary aged children at Doolittle School with emotionally based disabilities under the direction of the special education teachers and school psychologist.

The ABA/DTI Paraeducator will be able to:

• Implement individual and small group instruction to students with specific behavior programs
• Implement lesson plans developed by the special education teacher, school psychologist or BCBA to support student success in all school settings
• Be responsible for managing and organizing lesson materials, preparations and other functions to support each students individualized education plan (IEP)
• Be responsible for data collection and maintaining documentation for each student.
• Be responsible for following behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the, school psychologist, BCBA and special education teacher.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning

Supervised By:

Special Education Supervisor and/or School Principal

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a high school diploma. (New College Grads encouraged to apply!!! Good experience for future psychologists, social workers and special education teachers.)

Preferred but not necessary:

Associates and/or or Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field.

Experience working directly with children with autism and/or behavioral challenges within a behavioral program preferred .

PMT or similar training

Salary:

In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and CSEA/SEIU Local 2001/760 in Behalf of the Cheshire Paraeducators and Lunchroom/Playground Aides. Starting Salary $25.87/hour. Benefits Available.

To Apply:

Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp

Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.