Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support Advocate

Mashpee Public Schools District Wide; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashpee Public Schools District Wide in Mashpee, MA is seeking paraprofessional candidates for anticipated openings for the 26-27 school year. The paraprofessional will support one or more students with special needs under supervising teachers to maximize educational benefit.

Starting date is To Be Determined. Position is full-time with a salary of $23.27 to $30.36 per hour. Learn more about Mashpee Public Schools here.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma/GED; associate degree or higher preferred
• Experience working with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Cori and fingerprint clearance are required

Responsibilities

• Willingness to work with students on academics, social skills, and activities of daily living, and participate in training to develop such skills
• Supervise/assist students across all internal school environments and outside on school grounds
• Assist and support professional staff across the curriculum
• Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans for students
• Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, and arrival and recess supervision
• Assume any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Teacher
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, responsibility, and organizational skills
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, and learning problems
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings
• Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for the supervision and instruction of the students

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Social-emotional support

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Mashpee Public Schools District Wide in Mashpee, MA is seeking paraprofessional candidates for anticipated openings for the 26-27 school year. The paraprofessional will support one or more students with special needs under supervising teachers to maximize educational benefit.

Starting date is To Be Determined. Position is full-time with a salary of $23.27 to $30.36 per hour. Learn more about Mashpee Public Schools here.