Bilingual Student Support Para

HHS DEAN; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Public Schools in Holyoke, MA is hiring a Paraprofessional/IA to support PreK-12 students. The role assists individual students or small groups, operates classroom equipment, and aids in implementing behavioral modification programs under teacher supervision.

Bilingual Spanish skills are strongly encouraged. Starting immediately, the position is full-time with a salary range of $18.50–$23.50 per hour, with related duties including supervision, mobility support, lunch/breakfast routines,

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher; OR completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours; OR passing Parapro Assessment.
• Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment and/or instructional materials.
• Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification programs as directed and supervised by the teacher. Keep behavioral logs and data (daily and weekly).
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists students with mobility and personal care. Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Dress for physical education activities so you can assist students.
• Meets the buses and assist students in breakfast and lunch routines.
• Assists with wash-ups and toilet routines, diapering and tooth brushing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Spanish language ability

Education

Associate degree or higher

Parapro assessment/workKeys

Job description

Holyoke Public Schools in Holyoke, MA is hiring a Paraprofessional/IA to support PreK-12 students. The role assists individual students or small groups, operates classroom equipment, and aids in implementing behavioral modification programs under teacher supervision.

Bilingual Spanish skills are strongly encouraged. Starting immediately, the position is full-time with a salary range of $18.50–$23.50 per hour, with related duties including supervision, mobility support, lunch/breakfast routines,