Temp Special Ed Paraprofessional: Inclusion & Support

Lafayette School; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette School in Everett, MA, is seeking a Temporary Special Education Paraprofessional to support K-8 inclusive and substantially separate classroom settings.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP/504 accommodations, supporting instruction, and assisting with behavioral and social development. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with annual salary range per Everett Paraprofessional unit.

Qualifications

• High school degree or higher.
• Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children.
• Experience working with children in schools, child care settings, or camps.
• Experience working with children with diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support for a classroom or classrooms that support inclusive and culturally sustaining instruction.
• Provide academic support and carry over the lessons the teacher and special education teacher have developed.
• Provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s designated IEP/504.
• Implement modifications developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher.
• Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom and/or Special Education teachers.
• Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in various settings across their school day.
• Support classrooms and students in multiple/different classroom grade levels.
• Implement behavioral/social support plans to support the social-emotional learning needs within the classroom to individual students or groups of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations).
• Provide small- or whole-group assistance within the classroom, including the needs of students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.
• Share relevant learner information with teachers and other school personnel to facilitate problem-solving, decision-making, and program planning.
• Support students in accessing a variety of technologies.
• Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.
• Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction.
• Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers.
• Support students with the organization of materials, assignments, and schedules.

Education

High school degree or higher

Job description

Lafayette School in Everett, MA, is seeking a Temporary Special Education Paraprofessional to support K-8 inclusive and substantially separate classroom settings.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP/504 accommodations, supporting instruction, and assisting with behavioral and social development. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with annual salary range per Everett Paraprofessional unit.