Paraprofessional: Classroom Support for Students

Holyoke Public Schools; Holyoke (MA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the HHS North campus in Holyoke, MA to support students in instructional activities and daily routines. The role involves assisting with mobility, behavior support, and classroom tasks under supervision, helping with meals, safety drills, and transitions throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, experience with diverse student populations, and strong communication skills; bilingual

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (WorkKeys or Parapro Assessment)
• Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsabilités

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification programs as directed and supervised by the teacher. Keep behavioral logs and data (daily and weekly).
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists students with mobility and personal care.
• Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Dress for physical education activities so you can assist students.
• Meets the buses and assist students in breakfast and lunch routines
• Assists with wash-ups and toilet routines, diapering and tooth brushing.

Connaissances

Strong written & verbal communication

Bilingual (Spanish) encouraged

Special Needs experience

Urban setting experience

Teamwork

Formation

Associate’s Degree or higher

Two years / 48 credits completed

WorkKeys or Parapro Assessment

Description du poste

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the HHS North campus in Holyoke, MA to support students in instructional activities and daily routines. The role involves assisting with mobility, behavior support, and classroom tasks under supervision, helping with meals, safety drills, and transitions throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, experience with diverse student populations, and strong communication skills; bilingual