Long-Term Special Education Support Pro — Middle School

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Weymouth Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute - Special Education Support Professional for the Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA. The role focuses on assisting students with disabilities and providing instructional support under the supervision of special and general educators.

The Education Support Professional will help implement IEP goals, monitor progress, and communicate with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in Special Education program preferred
• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
• Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred
• Experience with data collection/documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and assist students for physical, academic, and/or behavioral needs
• Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Manage aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de-escalation and safety skills, and apply programmatic safety training skills as needed (ie. CPI/Safety Care)
• Toileting/Diapering Students
• Provide a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction
• Monitor student progress, collect and document appropriate academic and/or behavioral data
• Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students, model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students
• Accompany student throughout the day, as needed, for all classes, services, recess, student lunch time, and any other times required
• Support classroom teacher with classroom duties, if necessary
• Facilitate, collaborate and communicate between classroom teachers and special education liaisons regarding the needs of the students served.
• Participation in district provided job related training
• Any other duties as assigned by the Building/Special Education Administrators
• Other Skills and Abilities Required:
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
• Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Skills

Special Education experience

Data collection

Google Suite

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours (equivalent)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Weymouth Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute - Special Education Support Professional for the Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA. The role focuses on assisting students with disabilities and providing instructional support under the supervision of special and general educators.

The Education Support Professional will help implement IEP goals, monitor progress, and communicate with teachers and families.