Elementary Educational Support Professional

Greenlodge Elementary School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenlodge Elementary School in Dedham, MA, is seeking an Elementary Educational Support Professional for the 2024-2025 school year. The paraprofessional will support instruction and care for students in grades 1-5, in both inclusion and pull-out settings, and collaborate with teachers and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (college degree preferred), and Massachusetts Special Education certification is preferred. Experience with ABA is welcome.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred.
• Experience with ABA methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and care for elementary students between grades 1-5 in inclusion and pull-out settings.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students with a range of abilities, including ASD and Down Syndrome.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to support students across the curriculum.
• Ability to shift instruction and provide content-specific and behavioral support and interventions.
• Ability to accept and implement directions.
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed.
• Support teachers through classroom assistance to facilitate student connection to curriculum and peer interactions.
• Work collaboratively with other educational staff within the school and district.

Skills

ABA methodology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts Special Education certification

College degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Educational Support Professional

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Job Details

Job ID: 4747542

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

For the2024-2025 School Year:

The Dedham Public Schools, home to America’s first tax supported, free public school,has an opening for an elementary paraprofessional.

This position is eligible for health insurance and paid time off (sick and personal days)

Please complete our brief online application and upload: Cover Letter Resume Email address for three references (references will automatically be sent a brief survey). You may also upload letters of recommendation.

Dedham Public Schoolsseeks candidates who share our commitment to the advancement of students from underrepresented groups or who have been historically marginalized.

Dedham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dedham Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, military status or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Educational Support Professionals work a minimum of 30 hours per week and are eligible for benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GER required; College degree preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred
• Experience with ABA methodology preferred

REPORTS TO: School Principal

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support instruction and care for elementary students between grades 1-5 inboth the inclusion and pull-out setting.
• Work with and support individuals or small groups of students with a range of abilities, includingstudents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to support students across the curriculum
• Ability to shift instruction and provide content specific and behavioral support and interventions
• Ability to accept and implement directions
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed
• Support teachers through classroom assistance to facilitate student connection to curriculum and peer interactions
• Work collaboratively with other educational staff within the school and district

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Consistent and dependable attendance
• Frequent standing
• Significant amounts of walking
• Paraprofessionals may be required to escort the student(s) to different classrooms, to recess, and to field trips, in addition to managing the student(s) 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

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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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