Long-Term Substitute PreK ISP STRIVE Program

Doyle-Early-Childhood-Center; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyle Early Childhood Center within Wakefield Public Schools in Wakefield, MA, seeks a Long-Term Substitute for the PreK ISP STRIVE program to support instructional, developmental, behavioral, and personal care needs of preschool students.

The Instructional Support Personnel works closely with the classroom teacher to foster a safe, nurturing learning environment where all children can thrive and grow through guided instruction and collaborative planning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with personal care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional activities under direct supervision.
• Monitor and support students during class, play, transitions, inclusion.
• Provide individualized support for educational, developmental, behavioral, and personal care needs.
• Assist with implementing students’ IEP accommodations and supports as directed.
• Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, hygiene, diapering, and toilet training.
• Support social-emotional regulation, sensory needs, motor challenges, and mobility.
• Observe students and collect data on progress and behavior.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes participation and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers throughout the day.

Skills

Child development support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Long-Term Substitute PreK ISP STRIVE Program

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Instructional Support Personnel will work closely with the classroom teacher to support the instructional, developmental, behavioral, and personal care needs of students in a substantially separate preschool classroom. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom instruction and routines, supporting student learning and independence, providing personal care as needed, and fostering students’ communication, social-emotional, and developmental growth. The ideal candidate is collaborative, flexible, patient, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

November 9, 2026- February 12, 2027

SALARY RANGE: $29.31 per hour

REPORTS TO: Erin Manzi, Principal, Doyle Early Childhood Center

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with students’ personal care needs, including diapering and toilet training.
• Experience working successfully with young children, preferably in a preschool or early childhood setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to support students with diverse developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, sensory, motor, and mobility needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement teacher-designed instructional activities under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Monitor and support students during classroom instruction, play, transitions, and inclusion activities.
• Provide individualized support to meet students’ educational, developmental, behavioral, and personal care needs.
• Assist in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including providing accommodations and supports as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding, hygiene, diapering, and toilet training.
• Support students with social-emotional regulation, sensory needs, motor challenges, and mobility.
• Assist the teacher in observing students and collecting, charting, and recording data related to student progress and behavior.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student participation, independence, and development.
• Collaborate with teachers and other service providers to support students’ learning and participation throughout the school day.

APPLICATIONS TO: Erin Manzi Principal Doyle Early Childhood Center 11 Paul Ave Wakefield, MA 01880

The Wakefield Public Schools is committed to preventing harassment and discrimination based race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, disability, or housing status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29.31 to $29.31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Until filled