Education Support Pro - High School (Paraprofessional)

Winchester High School; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Public Schools in Winchester, MA seeks an Education Support Professional (ESP) / Paraprofessional for Winchester High School. This full-time role supports students with individualized instruction and small-group work, collaborating with teachers to promote growth and independence while maintaining confidentiality.

Starting immediately, responsibilities include assisting with activities, tracking progress, preparing instruction, and supervising students to ensure safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education is preferred.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher’s expectations for students.
• Experience working with students under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports students’ academic growth by teaching individuals and small groups.
• Takes initiative to plan activities that meet the development level of students.
• Assists in data collection from established plans.
• Engages in professional development to improve ability to meet all students’ needs.
• Promotes student independence, self-confidence, and development of social, organizational, and other critical skills.
• Provides positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to students.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility adjusting to changes in daily routines, needs, and administrative directives, policies and procedures.
• Works with students to resolve conflicts with one another as they arise.
• May have responsibilities for ADLs include those related to hygiene, feeding, and toileting as well as lifting/transferring students from wheelchairs.
• Develops a positive, workable rapport with students.
• Instructs individuals and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in the tracking of student growth.
• Assists in preparation of the classroom for instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Monitors students’ safety and security.
• Performs other responsibilities related to the role of a General Education/Special Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional)

Skills

Positive attitude

Team Player

Student support

Data collection

Professional development

Student independence

Communication with staff

Confidentiality

Flexibility

ADLs assistance

Education

Two years of higher education

Job description

Winchester Public Schools in Winchester, MA seeks an Education Support Professional (ESP) / Paraprofessional for Winchester High School. This full-time role supports students with individualized instruction and small-group work, collaborating with teachers to promote growth and independence while maintaining confidentiality.

Starting immediately, responsibilities include assisting with activities, tracking progress, preparing instruction, and supervising students to ensure safety and well-being.