Special Education Paraprofessional
CurrentTeach under the direction of lead Autism Teacher as interventionist that complements core curriculum, IEP, BIP, and FBAs. Implement practical interventions that target the core impairments of neurodivergent such as emotional regulation, time management, goal setting, organization, and problem-solving.Individual Tutoring: Maintain focus to achieve identified goalsTranslate abstract goals into concrete actionsBuild motivation and learn to find ways to use concrete and abstract rewards effectivelySocial and Emotional Coaching:Help individuals with neurodivergent to learn how to cope with symptoms of ASD, ADHD, and OCD play out in their daily lives with evidence-based interventions such as Solution-Focus Brief Therapy, Person-centric, and adapted CBT.Group Sessions:Co-teaching social and emotional skills groups to address anxiety, interpersonal interactions, planning, organization, assertiveness, self-efficacy, motivation, time management and test-taking strategies. Activities include Crisis Intervention:MindSet Training for safety interventions when a child is in danger or a danger to others.Descalations.About 40 percent of individuals with ADHD have an oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). ODD involves a pattern of arguing; losing one’s temper; refusing to follow rules; destroying property; blaming others; deliberately annoying others; and being angry, resentful, spiteful and vindictive.