Grade 3 Education Support Paraeducator – Special Education

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

Gloucester Public Schools System at Plum Cove Elementary School in Gloucester, MA seeks an Education Support Professional for Grade 3 to assist the classroom teacher, support students, and help maintain an organized learning environment. The role is full-time, 32.5 hours weekly, with a salary range of $29,355 to $35,535 and benefits.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or ParaPro) and a preference for experience with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or ParaPro test required.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and desire to support students with unique needs.
• Professionalism and collaboration in the workplace valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and educational support services to special education students under 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

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

ParaPro test

Associate's degree

Job description

Gloucester Public Schools System at Plum Cove Elementary School in Gloucester, MA seeks an Education Support Professional for Grade 3 to assist the classroom teacher, support students, and help maintain an organized learning environment. The role is full-time, 32.5 hours weekly, with a salary range of $29,355 to $35,535 and benefits.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or ParaPro) and a preference for experience with students with special needs.