Education Support Pro: Emotional Behavior Program (K-2)

Gloucester Public Schools System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Beeman Memorial Elementary School in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Education Support Professional to support a K-2 Emotional Behavior Program. The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher, support individual and small-group instruction, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth for students with diverse needs. Requirements include a high school diploma or ParaPro, with an Associate's degree or higher preferred, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ParaPro test required.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience and/or education working with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teachers, school adjustment counselors, and administrators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine desire to support students with unique needs.
• Status: Full-time / 32.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and educational support services to students under the supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Help create and maintain a structured and predictable classroom environment.
• Assist students with self-regulation strategies and coping mechanisms.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro test

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Beeman Memorial Elementary School in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Education Support Professional to support a K-2 Emotional Behavior Program. The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher, support individual and small-group instruction, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth for students with diverse needs. Requirements include a high school diploma or ParaPro, with an Associate's degree or higher preferred, and