Vocational Program Assistants (2) SY23-24

Full Time
Methuen, MA 01844
Posted
Job description

Methuen High School

Methuen Public Schools

Methuen, Massachusetts


Job Details

    Job ID: 4236755
    Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
    Posted : April 28, 2023
    Starting Date: August 29, 2023


Job Description

Assist students with significant, intensive special needs throughout the day in class, lunch, and movement throughout the building at all times in a substantially separate setting (SP/Vocational), maintain very close proximity with students, implement behavior plans when needed, data collection when needed, close monitoring of students throughout the day across all settings, provide academic support as needed, monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation; must be very comfortable with using assistive technology including ipad and various apps; support students with vocational and lifeskill tasks and behaviorally within the classroom setting; will need to provide direct supervision of students during less structured periods of the school day; assist students during community outings and assist students on vocational sites. Toileting assistance & changing support required, willing to be trained on using the hoyer lift and two person lift, able to lift up to 50lbs. Hours are based on program need (7:00-1:30, 7:15-1:45, 7:30-2:00)

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma required with associates degree or higher preferred
  • Experience working with children/students
  • Experience assisting in program implementation
  • Ability to work with professional staff
  • Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings
  • Needs to assist with a behavior plan implementation
  • Provide academic support as needed
  • May need to support feeding and toileting need
  • Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation
  • Perform duties as assigned by school administration
  • Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
    Position Type: Full-time
    Positions Available: 2
  • Job Category : Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Methuen 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 identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

  • No experience required

Contact Information

    Colleen McCarthy , HR Director
    10 Ditson Place
    Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
    Phone: (978) 722-6013
    Email:


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