Education Support Professional Whittier Middle School

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

143d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking Educational Support Personnel for Special Education at Whittier Middle School. This is a full-time position, with a work year of either ten months (182 days) or twelve months (227 days), requiring 6, 6.5, or 7 hours of work per day. The effective date of employment is for the 2025-2026 school year. The salary is based on the Educational Support Personnel Salary Scale, with rates of $21.32 per hour for an Associate Degree or equivalent, and $24.36 per hour for a Bachelor's Degree.

Requirements

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state-approved assessment program or 48 college credits.
• Associate Degree.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prefer prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs.
• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs, kneel, and move easily on and off floor mats.
• Good judgment and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the problems of children.
• Traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• Computer literate and ability to learn and use Assistive Technology.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions for reinforcing material or skills based on individual student needs.
• Provide positive and appropriate role models for students and treat them with respect.
• Work directly with children to provide class support in academics, social skills, self-care, and vocational tasks.
• Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Use online platforms such as Google Meets and Google Classroom for instruction.
• Complete onboarding process including familiarization with students' IEPs and district policies.
• Communicate with teachers regarding specific instruction for students.
• Assist in behavioral interventions and achieve Safety Care certification.
• Implement treatment plans, safety plans, and behavior plans for students.
• Collect data as instructed.
• Work as a member of a team with other staff members.
• Apply ABA strategies and execute discrete trials and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities if required.
• Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP if required.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher and assist with self-help and independence skills.
• Implement remedial and review exercises as outlined by the teacher.
• Aid independent study, enrichment, or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
• Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist in test taking and use of instructional technology.
• Observe and make notes on student performance and behaviors.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
• Escort and supervise movement of students throughout the school.
• Proctor testing and provide make-up work assistance.
• Provide supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, and community trips.
• Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
• Participate in professional development activities appropriate to district expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree