RBT Paraprofessional at Boston Renaissance Charter School – Hyde Park, Massachusetts

Under the supervision of the teacher and BCBA, the RBT Paraprofessional will provide direct service to an individual student as assigned and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of an RBT Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student. The RBT paraprofessional will reinforce the treatment plan created by the BCBA monitoring the student’s behavior, reporting to the BCBA on the implementation of the treatment plan and progress toward objectives or performance goals. Must be physically capable of and willing to run, stand, sit, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach, twist, push, sit on the floor to complete activities and lift a child weighing more than 50 pounds as required to meet unique student needs.

Major Responsibilities:

Assist with and follow a variety of tasks pertaining to assigned student

Carry out classroom schedule and routines

Prepare materials and lessons with the classroom teacher

Make copies of homework, parent notices, resources

Assist in helping students complete assignments

Directly implements skill- acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA

Monitor the student’s progress on implementation of the goals of the treatment plan developed by the BCBA

Attend to behavioral and medical needs

Work closely with BCBA to ensure the treatment plan and risk management/safety plan is implemented as developed

Implement school and district policies and procedures

Arrive on time prepared to work

Communicate with classroom teacher with regards to student’s social, emotional, physical and academic needs

Maintain confidentiality

Develop and maintain helpful, supportive, respectful, and nurturing relationships with student and family

Assist in the maintaining a safe, healthy, secure, exciting, and developmentally appropriate classroom

Incorporate and pursue special interests and talents of student

Assist in toileting and Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills as determined by student need

Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms

Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process

Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications:

Required 48 college credits hours or Associate degree or Passing score on ParaPro test (Minimum requirement for meeting highly qualified status)

Must have RBT background and Certification

Strong background in communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree

7:15AM-3:30PM