Student Success Paraprofessional — Educational Support

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, Massachusetts seeks a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in meeting learning objectives. You will support individual students and small groups, reinforce class material, and help implement instructional strategies with sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities include administering tests, guiding study, distributing materials, supervising on drills and field trips, and supporting substitutes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• An Associate’s degree or higher is acceptable.
• Completion of 48 credit hours or endorsements may satisfy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Administers and records achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists in devising strategies based on students’ needs and abilities.
• Distributes and collects materials for instruction and supervises make-up work.
• Guides independent study and enrichment work as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, field trips and other activities.
• Reads to students and listens to them read; supports substitute teachers.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

48 credit hours

Parapro or WorkKeys assessments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

48 credit hours completed

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys endorsement

Job description

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, Massachusetts seeks a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in meeting learning objectives. You will support individual students and small groups, reinforce class material, and help implement instructional strategies with sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities include administering tests, guiding study, distributing materials, supervising on drills and field trips, and supporting substitutes.