Paraprofessional 32.5 hours per week

Center School; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Center School in Peabody, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for 32.5 hours per week to support students across individual, small group, and whole-class settings.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for an Associate's degree or 48 college credits, CPI training in the first year, and ability to use or learn technology. Bilingualism is valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group using multiple strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPI training must be completed in the first year.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or associate's degree / 48 credits; or Parapro/WorkKeys assessment.
• Willingness to learn appropriate technology.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Bilingualism is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group to reinforce learning.
• Use a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
• Support students with curriculum and classroom routines.
• Maintain a safe, structured environment and monitor behavior as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn technology

CPI training (first year)

Bilingualism desired

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or 48 college credits

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional 32.5 hours per week

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• CPI training (crisis prevention intervention training) must be successfully completed in the Paraprofessionals first year
• A high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associate'sdegree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Ability to use or willingness to learn appropriate technology
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Salary: See school district website: Human Resources-Unit C payscale for hourly pay rate.
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement

Peabody is a Gateway City: amidsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21 to $26 Per Hour

Peabody Public Schools Center School - Peabody, Massachusetts