Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with schools in Franklin, MA to hire Paraprofessionals to work with students on a contractual basis. Details of the Position Include: Location: Franklin, MA Duration: 2024/2025 School Year Start Date: ASAP Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 8:20am-3:40pm Requirements: Special education experience Pay Rate: Up to $25/hour Description: Amergis is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants and Behavior Technicians to join our team, providing specialized support to students from kindergarten through 8th grade within a dedicated learning space. We are looking for individuals who bring a background in special education and, ideally, possess ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) skills. Placement will be thoughtfully determined, taking into account each candidate’s experience and preferred grade level to work with. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you! Dana Worthen (She/Her) / Educational & Healthcare Recruiter Amergis Educational Staffing daworthe@amergis.comOffice: (781) 400-7106 / Fax: (866) 941-7397 110 2nd Avenue , Needham, MA 02494 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide
Facilitates teacher-directed learning activities including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance
Assists students when included in general education classes
Communicates pertinent information to teachers
Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, along with community experiences
Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervising teacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)
Assists with activities of prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP
Assists students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding and personal hygiene
May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA, Psychologist, etc.)
Assists teacher with clerical duties including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring
Assists with transfers and ambulation
Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by IHP/IEP
Minimum Requirements:
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.