Paraprofessional (ESP) District Wide

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Support Personnel (ESP) for Special Education, district-wide, serving elementary and middle school students. This 10-month, 182-day position involves 6 hours per day, with an anticipated start date for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires assisting certified teachers in implementing instructional strategies, reinforcing learning, and supporting students' academic, social, self-care, and vocational development. The ESP will work with students individually and in small groups, assist with behavior management, collect data, and collaborate with a team of professionals. Responsibilities also include administrative duties, operating instructional technology, and participating in professional development. Bilingual candidates are preferred. The position offers a salary based on educational attainment, with an Associate Degree earning $28,162.68 annually and a Bachelor's Degree earning $31,820.88 annually.

Requirements

Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program or 48 college credits ;or Associate Degree.
Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
Computer Literate.
Ability to learn and use Assistive Technology.
Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc. In Person and Virtually.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred.
Prefer prior experience with working with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with student's IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities.
Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions developed by the teacher for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due them as individual members of the community.
Assist in the teaching process and work directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self-care (ADL’s), and vocational tasks.
Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.
Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc. In Person and Virtually.
Completion of Onboarding Process including familiarization with and responsibility for implementation of students ‘IEP, district policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.
Assist in behavioral interventions/able to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
Assist in implementing treatment plans, safety plans and behavior plans, etc. for various students in order to create a successful learning experience.
Data Collection as instructed.
Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc.).
Be able to apply ABA Strategies (training provided).
Execute Discrete Trials, de-escalation techniques, positive behavioral interventions (training provided).
Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities (if required).
Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP (if required).
Work with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce material, assist with self-help and independence skills, implement remedial and review exercises, aid independent study, and help students master instructional tasks.
Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology and reading to students.
Observe and make notes of the observation on performance and behaviors.
Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
Assist teachers with non-instructional duties, such as escorting and supervising movement of students, proctoring testing, providing make up work assistance, and toileting including diaper changing.
Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, community trips, and covering for absent staff.
Supervise pupils passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
Assist students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher.
Temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, and playground duties will be assigned).
Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
Participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations and to the ESP job requirements.
Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designees and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.