Instructional Paraprofessional (PRISM Grant), Salem Public Schools SY2025-2026
About The Position
Paraprofessionals will assist teachers and/or other certified personnel in providing a high quality education program in the Salem Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors. In addition to sound reasoning and good organizational skills, paraprofessionals are expected to contribute to positive school culture and climate. Paraprofessionals are district-wide employees and subject to the negotiated Paraprofessional Contract, as well as the rules and regulations of Salem Public Schools
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys
- Minimum of one year experience working with elementary-aged children
- Current authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
- Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an understanding of assigned students profile and learning needs, read student IEPs and engage in related PD
- Support and collaborate with the general education and special education teachers on an ongoing basis
- Reinforce lessons with individual or small groups of students
- Assist with classroom management & supervision
- Administer behavior modification programs
- Assist teacher in implementing accommodations and specialized strategies for instruction and skill reinforcement
- Cover classroom during teacher absence
- Facilitate play and social interactions and model language between peers
- Escort and assist students as needed throughout the building, on community-based experiences, during lunch/recess and on/off the bus
- Follow direction of supervisor and assure safety of students at all times
- Other duties as prescribed by building administrative staff and Executive Director of Special Education, as described within the Paraprofessional contract
- Attend district and building professional development and training
Benefits
- The City of Salem offers all full-time employees Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
