Consentino Special Education Team Para / ESP

Young World Physical Education; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 27,343 - 30,892; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for Educational Support Personnel in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to assist in special education. This full-time position involves direct support to teachers and students, implementing educational strategies, and ensuring compliance with student IEPs.

The ideal candidate will have a background in education, a degree, and an understanding of the needs of diverse learners. The role requires lifting students when necessary and using online educational platforms.

Qualifications

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or 48 college credits.
• Associate Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Good judgment and patience in dealing with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing strategies and interventions.
• Provide support in the areas of academics and social skills.
• Collect data as instructed.

Skills

Lifting capability

Communication

Experience with children

Computer literacy

Bilingual

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

48 college credits

Tools

Google Classroom

Google Meets

Job description

Title of Position

Educational Support Personnel – Special Education

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Year

• Ten (10) Months – 182 Days – 6, 6.5 or 7 hours per day
• Twelve (12) Months – 227 Days – 6, 6.5 or 7 hours per day

Salary

• Associate Degree or Equivalent – $27,343.68 per year
• Bachelor Degree – $30,892.68 per year

Organizational Relationship

Directly responsible to the Principal for all matters pertaining to the building and to the Director of Special Education for all matters pertaining to special education.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher and in accordance with student IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions developed by the teacher for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due them as individual members of the community.
• Assist in the teaching process and work directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self‑care (ADLs), and vocational tasks.
• Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Use online platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, including in‑person and virtual instruction.
• Complete the onboarding process including familiarization with and responsibility for implementation of students’ IEP, district policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource person about student(s) in communicating with teachers regarding specific instruction and goal attainment.
• Assist in behavioral interventions; ability to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
• Assist in implementing treatment plans, safety plans and behavior plans to create a successful learning experience.
• Collect data as instructed.
• Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc.).
• Apply ABA strategies (training provided).
• Execute discrete trials, de‑escalation techniques, positive behavioral interventions (training provided).
• Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities (if required).
• Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP (if required).
• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with self‑help and independence skills.
• Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
• Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
• Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology and reading to students.
• Observe and make notes of behavior performance.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
• Escort and supervise movement of students throughout the school.
• Proctor testing and provide makeup work assistance.
• Toileting, including diaper changing.
• Supervise/monitor students during breaks, lunches, community trips and other times as assigned or necessary, including covering for absent teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils passing in corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
• Assist students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher.
• Perform temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, playground duties).
• Set up and operate instructional and assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
• Participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations.
• Perform any other general duties as indicated by the principal, director of special education, superintendent, or designees and the Haverhill School Committee policies.

Qualifications

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program, or 48 college credits.
• Associate Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prefer prior experience with working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Physical requirements: ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs; ability to lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds; ability to lift and/or carry materials/items/persons up to 75 pounds with assistance; ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.
• Good judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; respect for confidential matters; sensitivity to and respect of the problems of children; resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• Computer literate; ability to learn and use assistive technology.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Ability to use online platforms such as Google Meets and Google Classroom in person and virtually.
• Any alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Superintendent of Schools.

Closing Date for Receipt of Application

Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.