Special Education Paraeducator — Inclusive Student Support & Data

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Public School District in Amherst, MA seeks a full-time paraeducator to support 6th grade students with a range of disabilities at Chestnut Street Academy.

The role involves direct instruction under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher, engaging a diverse student population, building relationships, collecting data, and contributing to a collaborative professional learning community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive education benefiting students socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Experience with diverse student populations in multicultural settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to work in a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment focused on student learning, data collection, and outcomes.
• Excellent executive function: organized, time-managed, independent when appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect data per students' individual programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and instruction to students under the direction of a classroom teacher or a special education teacher.
• Support students at developmentally appropriate levels.

Skills

Inclusion commitment

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Time management

Oral and written communication

Data collection

Job description

Amherst Public School District in Amherst, MA seeks a full-time paraeducator to support 6th grade students with a range of disabilities at Chestnut Street Academy.

The role involves direct instruction under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher, engaging a diverse student population, building relationships, collecting data, and contributing to a collaborative professional learning community.