Devens ESY Paraprofessionals
About The Position
Everett Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Special Education staff to fill multiple anticipated positions for the 2026 Extended Year Program. The Devens School Extended School Year (ESY) aims to provide social/emotional and academic support to promote and maintain academic skills and social-emotional development according to the goals and benchmarks of each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Crisis Support Plans (ICSP). Paraprofessionals Paraprofessionals must be TCIS trained and will support special education students in small instruction during the Devens School Summer Program. Paraprofessionals will support students with all necessary life skills and assist the special education teacher with data collection. Number of Openings: 5 Program: Devens School Summer Program (Kindergarten to Grade 11) Working Times - SUMMER PROGRAM: 6/24/26 to 7/22/26 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, plus 25 hours of prep time - Required training dates TBD
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
- Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, English as a Second Language, or related fields.
- Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Education
- 3 or more years of experience working with special education students
- Current EPS employee in good standing
- Dual Licensure and/or relevant experience in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
- Previous experience working in Extended School Year
- Foreign Language Proficiency
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement daily routines and developmentally appropriate activities for students in small group educational classrooms based on their IEPs and ICSPs.
- Collect data on student’s IEP objectives and report on progress at the end of the program.
- Collaborate with ancillary services staff in the implementation of IEP services.
- Advise and directly oversee paraprofessionals within their classroom.
- Use best practices in ELA, mathematics, and other content areas that encourage higher-order thinking, critical thinking, and collaboration for students with disabilities.
- Implement specific literacy-based strategies identified for summer school and participate in coaching opportunities to strengthen the implementation of the strategies.
- Use the district's available technology and curricula to create engaging lessons and supports linked with 21st-century skills.
- Manage classroom behavior with strategies that motivate students, support an inclusive learning community, and empower students to participate actively and appropriately in all program activities.
- Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
- Utilize inclusive practices that support students with disabilities and English language learners.
- Communicate with student families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
- Contribute to initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education, and/or ESY Coordinator.
