Boynton Middle School
Personal Assistant (Special Education)
Boynton Middle School, New Ipswich, New Hampshire, us, 03071
POSITION TITLE: Personal Assistant (Special Education)
JOB: The Personal Assistant (Special Education) supports certified teachers in meeting the
instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the
classroom. The incumbent will need to be familiar with individual education plans (IEP) and be able to
follow them. Personal Assistants will be assigned students with extensive supports and services that
require greater assistance with daily life activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
Must obtain, within the first year, state paraprofessional certification for the purpose of remaining
up-to-date with current information, methodologies and best practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation
when learning
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in an in-person learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Works with students requiring a 1:1 or 1:2 paraprofessional that has extensive supports and
services for a minimum of half the work day.
• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional
needs of students with disabilities in the classroom relative to the goals, accommodations and
supports in the student's IEP.
• Provides small group and/or individualized support to students with disabilities in accordance
with the students' IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist students with extensive supports, and services in their IEP with activities of daily living for
the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities, (May include
full diapering)
• Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations
with parents. Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely
manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the
building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of
students from one location to another.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches
and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities
• Participation in CPI Training and any additional training as required by the district.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site,
in-person during regular business hours.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of
assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self esteem for all students.
Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative
WORK CONDITIONS
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
Welcome to Boynton Middle School
"Boynton Middle School is committed to providing a learning environment where students achieve mastery of developmental skills and acquire the knowledge necessary to develop a positive self-image and to foster academic, social, and personal growth."
Elizabeth Pogorzelski-Principal
JOB: The Personal Assistant (Special Education) supports certified teachers in meeting the
instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the
classroom. The incumbent will need to be familiar with individual education plans (IEP) and be able to
follow them. Personal Assistants will be assigned students with extensive supports and services that
require greater assistance with daily life activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
Must obtain, within the first year, state paraprofessional certification for the purpose of remaining
up-to-date with current information, methodologies and best practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation
when learning
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in an in-person learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Works with students requiring a 1:1 or 1:2 paraprofessional that has extensive supports and
services for a minimum of half the work day.
• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional
needs of students with disabilities in the classroom relative to the goals, accommodations and
supports in the student's IEP.
• Provides small group and/or individualized support to students with disabilities in accordance
with the students' IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist students with extensive supports, and services in their IEP with activities of daily living for
the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities, (May include
full diapering)
• Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations
with parents. Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely
manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the
building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of
students from one location to another.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches
and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities
• Participation in CPI Training and any additional training as required by the district.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site,
in-person during regular business hours.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of
assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self esteem for all students.
Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative
WORK CONDITIONS
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
Welcome to Boynton Middle School
"Boynton Middle School is committed to providing a learning environment where students achieve mastery of developmental skills and acquire the knowledge necessary to develop a positive self-image and to foster academic, social, and personal growth."
Elizabeth Pogorzelski-Principal