<p>The Role: ASD Para - Responsibilities include working with students with ASD individually and within small groups as directed by teacher, supporting students and facilitating peer interactions during inclusion activities, implementing behavior plans as directed by teacher and consultant, daily data collection and assisting students with activities of daily living, personal care and toileting. ABA training preferred; proof of training may add to hourly wage. Salary: $20.25 per hour. <em>Associates Degree + .75 per hour </em>Bachelors Degree + 1.00 per hour. ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools. Why You Should Join Our Team: East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.</p>