Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

Montachusett-Regional-Vocational-Technical-School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits per district policy

Job summary

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, MA seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities. You will tutor, monitor progress, and coordinate with classroom teachers to implement modifications and assistive devices.

The role requires an Associate degree, experience with disabilities, and strong communication skills to work in a team or independently. 182-day year, $25–$30 per hour range, benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least an Associate’s degree.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and familiarity with Special Education laws.
• Knowledge of assistive technology devices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with teams or independently.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students identified with disabilities.
• Tutor and assist children individually, in small groups, and within the classroom setting to help them master assignments and reinforce concepts presented by teachers.
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Monitor the use of special modifications or accommodations for students with disabilities in their academic, vocational, and/or special education classes.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or role-playing methods.
• Modify and assist with the preparation of lesson materials, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Assist the vocational and classroom teachers in instruction, activities, creating materials that will facilitate necessary accommodations, and implementing modifications for planned instruction or assessment.
• Prepare tools and support such as summary sheets, task sheets, etc. for students with disabilities and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Provide students identified with special needs with assistive devices, supportive technology, and provide assistance accessing the facilities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
• Monitor student achievement and/or needs and communicate identified concerns and/or observations regarding student needs to the classroom teachers, the Director of Student Support Services, special education inclusion teachers and/or the student’s IEP liaison.
• Persist, at all times, in a professional, pleasant manner of respect for the student with disabilities and in working in the domain of the teacher/instructor of record.
• Maintain a daily/weekly plan book to record supported classes and students.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students and parents.
• Perform other tasks or duties assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, MA seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities. You will tutor, monitor progress, and coordinate with classroom teachers to implement modifications and assistive devices.

The role requires an Associate degree, experience with disabilities, and strong communication skills to work in a team or independently. 182-day year, $25–$30 per hour range, benefits per district policy.