Education Support Professional

Weymouth Public Schools • Weymouth, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Education Support Professional Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment. We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives. 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 in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting the educator to achieve student success. This may include work with students on IEP goals, monitoring and documenting student progress, and regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers. The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Requirements

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
• Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred
• Experience with data collection/documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with students on IEP goals
• Monitoring and documenting student progress
• Regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers
• Communicate information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

What This Job Offers

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