<p>The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning community that empowers all students to reach their full potential. Grounded in our core values of collaboration, authentic learning, student agency, and equity, we strive to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.</p> <p>As a staff member in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal growth of our students. The ideal candidate will embrace our district's values and priorities, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and challenged to achieve their highest potential.</p> <p>In our district, we believe all learners thrive when:</p> <ul> <li>-We establish a culture of inquiry, exploration, reflection, and growth </li><li>-Learners engage in active, meaningful, and authentic experiences </li><li>-Learning experiences honor their identities, interests, strengths, and goals </li><li>-Students, families, educators, and the larger community collaborate as partners in learning </li><li>-A safe, supportive and inclusive environment exists, where each learner feels known, valued, and celebrated </li></ul> <p>Join our team and help us fulfill our mission of empowering every learner to thrive. If you are passionate about education, equity, and making a difference in the lives of students, we invite you to apply.</p> <p>THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY</p> <p>PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Extended School Year (ESY) is a Special Education program for students with disabilities whose IEP Team has determined that, in order to minimize substantial regression and reduce substantial recoupment time, a student is required to attend ESY.</p> <p>Programming will run from June 23, 2025 - August 7, 2025. The week of July 4th there will be no ESY because of the July 4th holiday. Seeking Paraprofessionals and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialists for our ESY summer program.</p> <p>Under the supervision and direction of the special education teacher and BCBA, the ABA Specialists will:</p> <ul> <li>-Provide direct support of students within an ABA-based program </li><li>-Implement behavioral, social and academic programs per students' IEPs / ABA programs </li><li>-Collect data; assist in creating graphs, data sheets, materials, visual supports, and activity schedules as needed </li><li>-Under the supervision and direction of the special education teacher, the paraprofessionals will: </li><li>-Provide direct support of students within academic based program </li><li>-Facilitate skill practice and reinforcement in the written language, reading comprehension and math skills. </li><li>-Consultation and support will be provided by a special education teacher and/or related services providers as indicated in the child's IEP. Qualifications: </li><li>-Qualified applicants with previous experience working with students with disabilities. </li><li>-Safety Care trained a plus </li></ul>