Esp - Step Up To Kindergarten Summer Discovery Academy

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Educational Support Professional (ESP) to work in the Step Up To Kindergarten Summer Discovery Academy. The role involves ensuring a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment for students. Responsibilities include monitoring students, assisting teachers with instructional programs, and providing one-on-one support. The position requires technological proficiency with Google Suite and adherence to school policies. This role is contingent on funding and student enrollment.

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
Technological proficiency using HPS credentials to access Google Suite including Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Documents and Spreadsheets, and Google Meets.
Working knowledge of classroom management: how to motivate students, how to discipline, how to reinforce what you teach.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-program training, including asynchronous online orientation and an All-Staff Meeting via Google Meet.
Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
Greet students at the bus and/or parent drop-off before school and escort them at the end of their daily session.
Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Assist teachers for the purpose of determining students' needs and conveying information to configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities.
Help individual students feel comfortable in the classroom.
Work with students one-on-one, answering questions and providing extra skills practice when necessary.
Possess a working knowledge of classroom management: how to motivate students, how to discipline, how to reinforce what you teach.
Have technological proficiency using HPS credentials to access Google Suite including Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Documents and Spreadsheets, and Google Meets.
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.
Must work the required hours during the summer school days.