Education Support Professional

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District•Bridgewater, MA

23h

About The Position

The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of students with or without disabilities. The role assists educators in promoting student success in inclusive academic environments while maintaining a calm, non-reactive, and respectful manner. The position is at O'Donoghue Middle School in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District.

Responsibilities

Support students in achieving IEP goals within general education classrooms, including math, science, English, and social studies.
Monitor and document academic progress and behavioral data, focusing on high school-level standards and benchmarks.
Collaborate and communicate with general education teachers, special education teachers, counselors, and other service providers to ensure consistent, aligned instructional strategies.
Reinforce learning, study, organizational, and executive functioning skills initially outlined by lead teachers.
Assist students with note-taking, assignment completion, test accommodations, and assistive technology as appropriate.
Follow behavioral and educational accommodations and behavior intervention plans tailored to adolescent students.
Collect and record student data with special education and content-area teachers to inform instruction and IEP reviews.
Promptly report academic, social, and behavioral concerns to lead teachers and support teams.
Motivate students through positive reinforcement while recognizing the developmental and social challenges of high school students.
Implement de-escalation strategies to manage behavioral incidents or conflicts and prioritize a safe, inclusive school environment.
Demonstrate understanding of adolescent developmental needs and confidentiality laws such as FERPA, and maintain professional boundaries with students, families, and staff.
Support student participation in inclusive extracurricular or academic activities when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of students in inclusive academic settings.