Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Summary : As an Autism Paraprofessional, assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays, helped maintain a neat and orderly classroom, and helped with inventory, care, and maintenance of classroom equipment.
Skills : Patience, Understanding.
Description :
- Assisted teachers in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
- Provided orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
- Assisted students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene, including catheterization, after proper training was provided
- Helped manage the behavior of students, intervened in crisis situations, and restrained disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
- Learned and adapted to each student’s special medical, physical, and communicative needs.
- Worked with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Summary : As an Autism Paraprofessional, helped supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, kept teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students, and participated in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Skills : Adaptability, Behavioral Management.
Description :
- Maintained a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
- Upheld and adhered to safety rules and policies, supported the goals and objectives of the school district and followed all district policies.
- Worked on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
- Provided academic, physical, and social/emotional support for the scholar.
- Helped them follow group lessons, and interacted responsibly with peers.
- Supervised maintaining safety in the classroom, lunch, and recess.
- Followed district guidelines to protect scholars' health, safety, and well-being.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Headline : As an Autism Paraprofessional, provided support and supervision of the scholar during their push-in General Education times (during transitions, in special classes, during lunch, and on the playground), assisted in the administration and data collection of IEP goals and objectives used to monitor individual progress.
Skills : Effective Communication, Sensory Awareness.
Description :
- Adhered to scholars' safety and Behavior Intervention plans, implemented all interventions, and reported any concerns.
- Modeled, lived, and reinforced the school's core values and policies inside and outside the classroom.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues, the MI-A teacher, and school leadership.
- Modeled inclusionary practices and facilitated problem-solving to enhance inclusion.
- Actively participated in school professional development programs.
- Attended school/community events during and after school, and assisted instructional personnel in the education, training, and supervision of students with autism.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Objective : As an Autism Paraprofessional, applied strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance, and social skills, and monitored students progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.
Skills : Collaboration, Observation Skills.
Description :
- Monitored and assisted individual students with autism in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
- Used positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
- Assisted in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.
- Oversaw and supervised students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
- Operated and assisted students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer-assisted instructional equipment.
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment.
- Provided appropriate behavioral intervention to students, and performed duties involving the arrival/departure of students such as meeting parents in the parking lot during pick-up and drop-off.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Summary : As an Autism Paraprofessional, performed routine clerical tasks, such as typing, computer operations, filing, and photocopying, maintained a variety of records and files including confidential records and information, attended specialized training as required, and provided one-on-one in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Skills : Emotional Intelligence, Assistive Technology.
Description :
- Collected behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions, conducted Discrete Trials, Natural Environment Teaching, and various teaching, and reinforcement methods in line with the Behavior Support Plan.
- Worked collaboratively with a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.
- Maintained a positive attitude while being an active participant who contributes to team activities, meetings, and training.
- Set and achieved goals that benefit the patient, the team, and the BT/RBT.
- Received feedback, coached, and counseled while maintaining a positive attitude and commitment to be a continuous learner.
- Passed a background screen, reference checks, and drug screen, bent, kneeled, crouched, and spent time standing as well as an ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.
- Moved quickly from a seated position to a standing position to accommodate the treatment plan and/ or for the safety of the patient.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Special Education
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Summary : As an Autism Paraprofessional, responsible for mentoring and tutoring individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives, and teaching students with learning disabilities and special needs, including ADHD, ADD, and autism.
Skills : Collaboration, Positive Reinforcement.
Description :
- Organized and distributed homework, textbooks, classroom supplies, and other learning materials.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials, and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Objective : As an Autism Paraprofessional, responsible for assisting teachers with instruction and providing clerical support for diverse needs, keeping students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
Skills : Behavior Management, Data Collection.
Description :
- Responsible for helping teachers devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual student's needs, interests, and abilities.
- Responsible for guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Responsible for assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
- Responsible for overseeing groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Responsible for tailoring lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Responsible for preparing instruction materials, constructing bulletin boards, and setting up work areas.
- Responsible for monitoring students on field trips, handling roll calls, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Summary : As an Autism Paraprofessional, responsible for keeping classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency, relieving classroom teachers during breaks, and maintaining order and structure in the classroom.
Skills : Safety Awareness, Empathy.
Description :
- Responsible for overseeing students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Responsible for delivering personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Responsible for reporting on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Responsible for supervising students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Responsible for assisting in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Responsible for organizing and leading practice, researching, and lab assignments.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Special Education
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Objective : As an Autism Paraprofessional, responsible for administering tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance, collaborating with parents and guardians to increase support and provide the best learning environment.
Skills : Cultural Competence, Independence Promotion.
Description :
- Responsible for instructing student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Responsible for collaborating with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Responsible for observing individuals or groups of students in a variety of settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Responsible for liaising one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Responsible for delivering efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Responsible for responding to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responsible for assisting with communication methods to keep parents informed about their child's development and behavioral issues.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Psychology
Autism Paraprofessional Resume
Headline : As an Autism Paraprofessional, responsible for communicating with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives, supporting faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Skills : Organization, Adapted Instruction.
Description :
- Responsible for maintaining classroom equipment and work area to promote a safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Responsible for providing individualized reading, writing, and math instruction to support student development.
- Responsible for keeping open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on the child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Responsible for observing students' performance and recording relevant data to assess progress.
- Responsible for promoting good study habits and student independence to improve the quality of student outcomes.
- Responsible for facilitating administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Responsible for helping feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
