K-2 Paraprofessional: Small-Group Support (Long-Term)

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School in Lynn, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for a long-term substitute role supporting K-2 students in small group settings. Successful candidates will work closely with the lead teacher and support staff to implement learning objectives and reinforce classroom activities.

The position requires collaboration with families and the school team, with training in Safety Care and a willingness to support diapering/toileting and lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with students in an urban setting.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with development of strategies for reinforcing material and skills.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work.
• Assist with large group activities like reading aloud and storytelling.
• Alert the teacher to program or student information and communicate concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards expected of licensed teachers.

Skills

Urban setting experience

Collaboration with teachers

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual candidates encouraged

Job description

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School in Lynn, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for a long-term substitute role supporting K-2 students in small group settings. Successful candidates will work closely with the lead teacher and support staff to implement learning objectives and reinforce classroom activities.

The position requires collaboration with families and the school team, with training in Safety Care and a willingness to support diapering/toileting and lifting as needed.