Empowering Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Paraprofessional for Parker Middle School (grades 5 & 6) in Chelmsford, MA, to support students in general and special education classrooms. Responsibilities include academic, social, and emotional support, data recording, and small-group instruction.

Qualifications include an associate degree/2 years, or para test, knowledge of disabilities, teamwork, and willingness to participate in trainings. Citizenship or residency required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, two years of college, or passing of para test.
• Knowledge and understanding of various disabilities.
• Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
• Willing to participate in trainings relevant to supporting the students assigned.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Middle School students in 5th and 6th grade in general and special education classrooms.
• Support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
• Record data on student progress as modeled by teachers.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce taught skills.
• Implement strategies and programming as outlined by the special education teacher.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Record data

Relationship building

Education

Associates degree/2 years

Para test

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Paraprofessional for Parker Middle School (grades 5 & 6) in Chelmsford, MA, to support students in general and special education classrooms. Responsibilities include academic, social, and emotional support, data recording, and small-group instruction.

Qualifications include an associate degree/2 years, or para test, knowledge of disabilities, teamwork, and willingness to participate in trainings. Citizenship or residency required.