High School Paraeducator: Inclusion & Student Support

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Amherst, MA is seeking qualified applicants to support the Student Support Program (SSP). The ideal candidate will have experience with diverse student populations and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, peers, and supervisors.

The role may involve supporting specialized programs and students with IEPs across general ed, special ed, and community settings, including vocational sites and college campuses, while promoting social-emotional learning and

Qualifications

• Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically.
• Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community.
• Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team including with community based partners (colleges, job sites, etc.).
• Flexibility in assignment which may include supporting specialized programs and/or supporting students with IEPs in general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and in the community (which includes but is not limitedto: at vocational sites and on college campuses to support students with working on independent living skills, vocational skills, recreation/leisure skills, and social skills).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Student Support Program (SSP).
• Support students with social emotional disabilities in various settings and programs.

Job description

Sylvania in Amherst, MA is seeking qualified applicants to support the Student Support Program (SSP). The ideal candidate will have experience with diverse student populations and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, peers, and supervisors.

The role may involve supporting specialized programs and students with IEPs across general ed, special ed, and community settings, including vocational sites and college campuses, while promoting social-emotional learning and