<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>The Health Aide/Paraprofessional provides support to the educational program by assisting in providing health services to students; following educational and health care plan/services; supporting daily activities, and providing behavioral/academic support.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>-Under supervision and guidance of the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional/health aide will support the academic program and instructional activities. </li><li>-Under the supervision and guidance of the school nurse, the paraprofessional/health aide will support the health needs of the student. </li><li>-Assists in supervision of students throughout the day including lunch, arrival/departure, electives, field trips etc. </li><li>-Implements prescribed behavior plans, mealtime procedures, IEP goals, specific accommodations, student mobility, assistive and/or augmentative devices. </li><li>-Assists the student(s) in the classroom and (as needed) with behavior management, and/or physical tasks such as using materials or equipment, using the restroom, positioning, and lifting students with physical disabilities. </li><li>-Assist the student with changing and toileting support as needed. </li><li>-Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>-Ability to physically assist students with disabilities - minimum 50 pounds (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.). </li><li>-Health aide, nursing coursework and experience. </li><li>-Certification maintenance required for CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care training, which will be provided through district support. </li><li>-Early education experience preferred. </li><li>-Experience with students with disabilities preferred. </li></ul>