Special Education Paraprofessional — Impactful School Support

Young World Physical Education; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Training & support

Job summary

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Danvers, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students and licensed instructional staff.

Requirements include satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI checks; bilingual are preferred. The role is non-exempt, serves a 184-day school year, and offers a strong benefits package including health, dental, life insurance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Teaching license desired.
• Experience with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and act in accordance 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 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

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Teaching license desired

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Danvers, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students and licensed instructional staff.

Requirements include satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI checks; bilingual are preferred. The role is non-exempt, serves a 184-day school year, and offers a strong benefits package including health, dental, life insurance and professional development.