1:1 PARAPROFESSIONAL

Job Details
Job ID: 3446493
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: February 12, 2021
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Para-educator services are required to support students considered to have disabilities on the autism spectrum in various settings within a school. This para-educator will work under the direction of special educators, related service providers, and in collaboration with other para-educators and school-based personnel to meet the goals and objectives of students' IEPs.

Services may include academic support, Applied Behavior Analysis, behavioral support, sensory support and may focus on communication facilitation, guiding the development of social and emotional skills, transitions among school settings, as well as addressing health, hygiene and safety needs of students. Morning, mid-day and end of day check-ins may be required for organizational guidance. Para-educators in this position are asked to review student IEPs with teachers on a regular basis and employ universal precautions related to health and hygiene. Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
1.Minimum of 48 college credits 2.Passed the Para Pro test 3.Experience working with children in an educational setting 4.Experience with and/or the ability to become CPI trained Reports to: Building Principal The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Ever available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information
Christine Pugliese
122 Rochambeau St.
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745
Phone: 508-997-4511 x 2240
Fax: 508-995-9707
Email: Cpugliese@newbedfordschools.org