Paraprofessional-Special Education

Anova Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional. The role involves assisting in implementing Individualized Education Programs and supporting students with disabilities. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. This position offers a supportive environment within a diverse community of learners.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience preferred, including background in education.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support professional staff in implementing Individualized Education Programs.
• Support the implementation of curriculum modifications for specified students.
• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities.
• Facilitate maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Support teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Collaborate on school-based supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bus duty, and/or classrooms.
• Provide assistance to the principal and staff in the daily management of the school.
• Cover general office duties as needed.
• Substitute at all grade levels as requested.
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as designated by the Principal, Teacher, and/or Designee.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

TheE. Ethel LittleElementary School is seekinga fulltime Special Education Paraprofessional. North Reading Public Schoolsis actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

This position is five (5) days per week (Monday through Friday) and 35.0 hours per week. Annualized pay listed in job posting is contractual amount for full year. Annualized pay and benefits will be prorated to hire date.

Essential Duties

• Assist and support professional staff in implementing the Individualized Education Program for students and other special education programming
• Supportin the implementation of curriculum modifications for specified students
• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities as required
• Facilitateestablishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Supportteacher with preparation of instructional materials
• Collaborate onschool-based supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bus duty, and /or classrooms
• Provide assistance to the principal and staff in the daily management of the school
• Cover general office duties as needed
• Substitute at all grade levels as requested
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as designated by the Principal, Teacher, and/or Designee

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience preferred
  • This may include background in education including college and/or work experience
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current North Reading Federation of Paraprofessionals contract.

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.