Early Education and Child Care Paraprofessional

Greater Lawrence Technical School • Andover, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Classroom/Shop Teacher/CTE Coordinator to whom the Paraprofessional is assigned, performs any combination of instructional tasks in a classroom/shop to assist in making the school setting effective and efficient wherever and whenever possible. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration 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 work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Passing Score on the ParaPro Test
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with adolescents.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Must have well-established communication skills and the ability to share information and resources appropriately.
• Must possess a high-level of interpersonal skills; general pleasant demeanor and respectful attitude towards employees at all levels of the school.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Discusses assigned teaching area with the classroom/shop teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing.
• Assists students as assigned, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist the teacher in preparing the room for school and in keeping the classroom/shop neat and orderly.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials; assist the teacher in arranging bulletin boards, class displays, learning center materials, parent notices, etc.
• Assist in storing materials and getting the classroom/shop ready for the closing of school.
• Responsible for the distribution of correspondence.
• Any other relative duties as required by the Classroom/Shop Teacher and/or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree