Paraprofessional ELC (SY2026-2027)

The Community Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stipends for after-school programs

Stipends during school vacations

Job summary

Community Day Charter Public School in Lawrence, MA seeks passionate paraprofessionals to deliver individualized support, collaborate with teachers, and assist in diverse classroom settings. The role emphasizes helping students meet grade-level standards while supporting social, emotional, and physical development.

Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED, with prior experience with school-aged children preferred.

Qualifications

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with school-aged children preferred.
• Ability to plan collaboratively and solve problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, patient, and humorous demeanor.
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group or one on one behavioral and academic support to a specific student or small group of students
• Provide one on one student support based on specific needs outlined in the student's IEP
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations/modifications are met in the inclusive classroom setting
• Assist the teacher in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
• Promote the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical talents of each child
• Participate in two-week training in the summer, and year-long professional development during early release days
• Provide coverage as needed
• Engage in all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills

Behavioral support

IEP collaboration

Classroom assistance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks passionate paraprofessionals with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers, ensuring our students' success.

CDCPS Paraprofessionals are educators who are excited to provide individualized support to help our students demonstrate growth and mastery at grade-level standards. CDCPS Paraprofessionals support and deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in various settings to support the school's needs.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Provide small group or one on one behavioral and academic support to a specific student or small group of students
• Provide one on one student support based on specific needs outlined in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations/modifications are being met in the inclusive classroom setting
• Assist the teacher in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
• Promote the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical talents of each child
• Participate in two-week training in the summer, and during the school year, participate in a year-long professional development series during early release days
• Provide coverage as needed
• Engage in all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. There are also opportunities for educators to earn stipends for work in after-school programs and during school vacations.

Qualifications:

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
• A High school (or equivalent) or GED diploma required
• Previous experience working with school-aged children is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies
• Community Day Charter Public School participates in the E-Verify program to determine the immigration and work-eligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work documents for more information.
• Community Day Charter Public School is affiliated with The Community Group (TCG), a private, nonprofit organization that has been creating opportunities through education since 1970. TCG manages various programs, including a network of early childhood and out-of-school time programs, a K1-8 charter public school, training programs, and a child care resource and referral program, Child Care Circuit.
• The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristically prohibited by federal, state or local law. In addition, we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.