Special Education Paraprofessional - Growth, Training & Benefits

Essex-North-Shore-Agricultural-; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Danvers, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support licensed staff and students with special needs. Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI required; bilingual preferred.

This 184-day position offers competitive wages and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities. The role emphasizes assisting with Individualized Education Programs, monitoring progress, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Teaching license desired.
• Experience and training working with students with special needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy required.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support and align with the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Mission Statement, Special Education Department goals, objectives and policies, as well as all pertinent state and federal law.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, and social /emotional.
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions amongst students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors in the general classroom and small group settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs.
• Monitor and document student progress via collection of data and communicate such to the Special Education Liaison.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Help students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Assist in the follow through of behavior plans/interventions and provide reinforcement.
• Help students develop and implement organizational systems.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Special Education Department.
• Maintain professional demeanor and be positive and respectful with students and staff.
• Consult with Special Education Teachers, Team Chairs, and the Director to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students’ personal information.
• Participate in trainings and workshops, as required.
• Proctor students during state assessments, when requested.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities not inconsistent with the role, as the Director of Special Education may assign.

Skills

Assoc degree+

Teaching license

Experience with special needs

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Danvers, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support licensed staff and students with special needs. Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI required; bilingual preferred.

This 184-day position offers competitive wages and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities. The role emphasizes assisting with Individualized Education Programs, monitoring progress, and