Lead – Paraprofessional (ELC) (Internal) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Lead Paraprofessional within the Early Learning Center (ELC) for the SY26-27 school year. The ideal candidate is an experienced paraprofessional within the Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) district with over 5 years of service and a proven track record of training new paraprofessionals. This position requires demonstrated expertise and a passion for guiding new hires to success in their roles.

Requirements

Must be a paraprofessional in CPS.
Must have worked 5+ years in the district.
Must have experience training other new paraprofessionals in the district.
Must have demonstrated expertise as a paraprofessional.
Must have excitement to teach other paraprofessionals how to be successful in the role.
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Responsibilities

Train and guide new paraprofessionals to excel in the position.
Introduce new paraprofessionals to staff members and help them navigate who to contact for various tasks.
Provide information on important dates/deadlines and guidance on other topics related to the role.
Support with navigating technical issues.
Provide support for new paraprofessionals (in their first 2 years of employment) during the school day (2 half-hour sessions per month) and up to 2 hours per month after the regular workday, as designated by the Principal.
Keep a log of the number of paraprofessionals who consulted with the Lead para and the nature of the topics raised.
Track hours on time sheets and submit them to the Clerk.
Attend 4-6 district-wide meetings throughout the school year.