Special Ed Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Care

Waltham Public Schools; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instruction to students across all school levels. The role emphasizes supporting classroom management, safety, and student engagement under the supervision of the teacher.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation, with a focus on the ability to follow directions and relate to students in a supportive, professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.
• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
• Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
• Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
• Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
• Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Learning Environment.
• Implements student goals and objectives, under the direction of the teacher.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction.
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Works the same hours and days as teachers in the school.

Skills

Follow directions

Caring with students

Academic task support

Safety monitoring

Reinforce expectations

Professional development

Positive student relations

Education

High school diploma

2 years higher education preferred

Job description

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instruction to students across all school levels. The role emphasizes supporting classroom management, safety, and student engagement under the supervision of the teacher.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation, with a focus on the ability to follow directions and relate to students in a supportive, professional manner.