Anticipated Preschool Paraprofessional

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals support students and do not generally have child specific assignments, but rather are assigned to a classroom or classrooms. They provide general support to a classroom or classrooms, including academic support and carry-over of lessons developed by the teacher and special education teacher. Paraprofessionals are responsible for implementing accommodations and modifications, developing materials, and creating opportunities for students to be independent. They may also be assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels and implement behavioral/social support plans. They provide small- or whole-group assistance to both regular education and special education students, engage learners in instructional activities, and share relevant information with teachers and school personnel. Support is also provided in accessing technology, completing documentation, and collecting data related to academic functioning. Facilitating positive relationships, supporting organization of materials, and assisting with arrival/dismissal are also key duties. Paraprofessionals may be assigned to different buildings based on student population and census, and must ensure IEP accommodations are implemented. They support students during specials, lunch, and recess, and maintain student confidentiality. Other assignments designated by the Principal may also be carried out.

Requirements

High school degree or higher
Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children
Experience working in an urban district.
Candidates who speak another language bring value to the district culture and diversity.

Responsibilities

General support of a classroom or classrooms
Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher have developed
Provide all accommodations delineated within a student's designated IEP/504
Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher
Develop materials based on specific instructions from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher
Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day
Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels
Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans 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
Regular Education and Special Education students will be supported
Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities
Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed 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
Based on the student population and census in the buildings, they may be assigned to different buildings
Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the IEPs are implemented based on student needs
Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times
Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times
Maintain student confidentiality
Carry out other assignments designated by the Principal.