Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support Aide

Lowell Community Charter Public School; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Community Charter Public School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to work with students under the direction of supervising teachers. The role emphasizes providing physical help and emotional support to enable students to benefit from their placements.

The position requires an Associate Degree or equivalent, with 60 hours of college credits or paraprofessional testing, and experience with children is preferred. Confidentiality and collaboration with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credits or proof of passage of the Paraprofessional Test.
• High School diploma required.
• Successful experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Reinforce reading, math, science, and social studies or daily living skills.
• Support teacher with reinforcement strategies; collect data as assigned.
• Aid communication between home and school.
• Participate in ongoing staff development.
• Help plan scheduling and prepare materials.
• Communicate with teachers about student needs and progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Cover the class and supervise lunches as needed.

Skills

Reading reinforcement

Math reinforcement

Data collection

Communication with families

Education

Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credits or proof of passage of the Paraprofessional Test

Job description

Lowell Community Charter Public School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to work with students under the direction of supervising teachers. The role emphasizes providing physical help and emotional support to enable students to benefit from their placements.

The position requires an Associate Degree or equivalent, with 60 hours of college credits or paraprofessional testing, and experience with children is preferred. Confidentiality and collaboration with staff are essential.