Kindergarten Learning Support Specialist (Full‑Time)

BILLERICA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerica Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for Dutile Elementary School in Billerica, MA. The position is 35 hours per week, with seven hours per day and a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Starting salary ranges from $23 to $33 per hour, with placement according to the Paraprofessional contract schedule. Candidate must have CORI & Fingerprint clearance and a Bachelor degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• CORI & FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Ability to lift 30lbs. independently
• Willingness to participate in toileting activities

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional material and learning activities in assigned classroom.
• Provide direct instruction to groups of students or individuals in or out of the classroom.
• Implementation of individualized and small group instruction and discussions
• Accommodating and modifying materials to match students’ needs as prescribed by the teacher.
• Assist with the collection of student data.
• Consult with teachers on students’ progress and on specific strategies and methodologies to be used.
• Supervise unstructured time such as recess and/or lunch duty unless directed otherwise.
• Assist the teacher in clean‑up.
• Assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves
• Depending on assignment, provide assistance in escorting children to and from vehicles during drop‑off or pick‑up.
• Assist students in using technology.
• Assist substitutes in following lesson plans when classroom teacher is absent
• Provide other related duties that the principal, assistant principal, Special Education Director, and/or teacher may assign

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Billerica Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for Dutile Elementary School in Billerica, MA. The position is 35 hours per week, with seven hours per day and a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Starting salary ranges from $23 to $33 per hour, with placement according to the Paraprofessional contract schedule. Candidate must have CORI & Fingerprint clearance and a Bachelor degree is preferred.