Early Childhood Educational Support Professional

Early Childhood Education Center

Dedham (MA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including Town Retirement

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dedham is seeking an Early Childhood Educational Support Professional to provide support for students in classrooms. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, supervising students, and implementing learning strategies in a dynamic school environment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, preferably with a college education in teaching. Benefits include retirement, paid holidays, and sick leave. The position requires adaptability and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.
College degree in education preferred.
Experience with students is needed.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with classroom teacher for instruction.
Supervise students in all environments.
Implement strategies for inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility with job assignments

Education

High school diploma

College degree in education

Job description

Early Childhood Educational Support Professional

Dedham Public Schools Early Childhood Education Center – Dedham, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 4559302

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 26, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Educational Support Professional

Consistent and dependable attendance is required.

Educational Support Professionals work 6 hours per day during the school year. The position is eligible for benefits, Town Retirement, paid holidays and paid sick time.

Qualifications

High school diploma (required)
College degree in education (preferred)
Experience with students
Demonstrated effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services
Ability to accept and implement directions
Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed
Consistent and dependable attendance is essential

Physical Demands

Frequent standing
Significant amounts of walking
May be required to escort students to different classrooms, to recess and to field trips, in addition to managing the students activity level
While toileting and lifting may not be required in every case, a situation may arise where a paraprofessional will be required to do so
The school environment can be high‑energy and moderately noisy
Before/after school, recess and field trips may require time outdoors in inclement weather

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with classroom teacher to provide individual, small group, and whole class instruction for students
Supervise students in all environments
Collaborate with and participate in consultation with special education and related service providers who work with students in the classroom

General Duties of Instructional Educational Support Professional

Instructional Educational Support Professionals, working under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher who is responsible for the design, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of student progress and instructional programs, provides academic and/or social-emotional support for students during the day.

Support can be provided in whole class, small group, or one on one settings, in all content areas. In addition to classroom responsibilities, Educational Support Professionals provide supervision at recess and lunch and perform other duties assigned to them.

Educational Support Professionals may engage in the following activities:

Implement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
Under the guidance and supervision of a teacher, effectively implement learning strategies, prompting procedures, and other systematic instructional procedures using a variety of instructional grouping arrangements.
Under the direction of the teacher, use developmentally and age‑appropriate strategies, equipment, materials, and technologies in a manner that facilitates student learning and accomplishes instructional goals.
Understand what the teacher expects from students and the consequences of failing to abide by classroom rules. The Educational Support Professional must enforce discipline in accordance with school, classroom and individual rules, regulations and plans.
Reinforce behavior‑management plans, collect data on student performance, or assist students at lunch and recess.
Supervise students in all environments, including field trips and the playground.
Provide insight into a student's learning style for a general education/special education teacher.
Assist teachers in monitoring student progress regarding academic performance/cognitive development, social development, and behavior.
Using various teacher‑developed assessment tools, assist teachers in documenting information about learners’ strengths, needs, and performance.
Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
Assist teachers in maintaining students records required by school system or state mandates.
Provide clerical support to teachers. Duties under this role include record keeping, charting, copying material, tracking changes in behavioral modification plans and typing modified lesson plans.
Follow teacher instructions and implement team decisions.
Interact effectively with and demonstrate respect for the views, rights, and contributions of parents, teachers, and other school personnel.
Assist with a wide range of behavioral problems or behavioral modification plans.
Maintain strict confidentiality of individual students and their families.

Other Responsibilities

Support the total school program
Exhibit proficiency, dependability and punctuality in assigned duties
Strive to improve professional competence
Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students
Flexibility with job assignments as needed

Work Environment/Conditions

The school environment can be high‑energy and moderately noisy. Before/after school, recess and field trips may require time outdoors in inclement weather.

Position Type

Full Time / School Year

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