ESP - Moody Preschool (6 weeks)

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a Summer Extended School Year (ESY) Program at Moody Preschool, running for 6 weeks from June 29th to August 6th, 2026. The role involves monitoring students, assisting with instructional programs, and supporting a safe and engaging learning environment. The position is contingent on funding and student enrollment. Daily hours are approximately 8:15 am - 11:45 am, with weekly planning meetings and pre/post-work. The role reports directly to the Summer ESY Coordinator and/or the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

• Passing Score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program or completion of 360 Professional Training Points
• Associate Degree or 60 Credit

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
• A working knowledge of classroom management: how to motivate students, how to discipline, how to reinforce what you teach.

Responsibilities

• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Greets students at the bus and parent drop off before school and escorts them at the end of their daily session.
• Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists teachers for the purpose of determining students' needs and conveying information to configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities.
• Helps individual students feel comfortable in the classroom.
• Works with students one-on-one, answering questions and providing extra skills practice when necessary.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

What This Job Offers

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