Special Education Paraprofessionals: Multiple Schools/Multiple Levels

Waltham Public Schools; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instruction to students across all school levels. The role emphasizes supporting classroom management, safety, and student engagement under the supervision of the teacher.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation, with a focus on the ability to follow directions and relate to students in a supportive, professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.
• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
• Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
• Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
• Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
• Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Learning Environment.
• Implements student goals and objectives, under the direction of the teacher.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction.
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Works the same hours and days as teachers in the school.

Skills

Follow directions

Caring with students

Academic task support

Safety monitoring

Reinforce expectations

Professional development

Positive student relations

Education

High school diploma

2 years higher education preferred

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALALL SCHOOL LEVELS

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can assist teachers in the delivery of instruction to students.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants should forward cover letter, resume as well as three current letters of recommendation.

Education, Training and Experience:

1. High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.

Knowledge Required:

1. Ability to follow directions effectively.
2. Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.

Abilities Required:

1. Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
2. Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
3. Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.

Skills Required:

1. Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
2. Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
3. Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope:

Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received:

Supervised by principal and/or director.

Description of Duties:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Management of the Learning Environment
2. Implements student goals and objectives, under the direction of the teacher.
3. Utilizes educational materials properly.

1. Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
2. Performs scheduled duties promptly.
3. Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
4. Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.

1. Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction

1. Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
2. Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
3. Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
4. Guides students toward self-control.
5. Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
6. Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
7. Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
8. Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.

1. Professional and Personal Qualities

1. Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
2. Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
3. Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
4. Accepts constructive criticism.
5. Applies suggestions for improvement.
6. Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
7. Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
8. Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
9. Participates in ongoing professional development.
10. Works the same hours and days as teachers in the school.

1. Teacher/Staff Relations

1. Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
2. Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
3. Works effectively with administrative personnel.
4. Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
5. Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
6. Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Salary: As per the WEA contract.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.