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

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Lead Paraprofessional within the Chelsea Public Schools District. The ideal candidate will be an experienced paraprofessional with over 5 years of service in the district, demonstrating expertise and a passion for training and guiding new paraprofessionals. The Lead Para will support new hires in their first two years of employment, assisting them with various aspects of their role, from navigating the school environment to technical issues and important dates. This position involves training, mentorship, and administrative tasks such as logging consultations and tracking hours.

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.

Responsibilities

Train and guide new paraprofessionals to excel in the position.
Introduce new paraprofessionals to staff members and help them navigate who to go to for various tasks.
Provide information on important dates/deadlines and guidance on other various topics related to the role.
Support with navigating technical issues.
Provide support for new paras, who are in the first 2 years of employment, during the school day (2 half hour sessions per month) and during up to 2 hours per month after the regular work day; the timeframe is 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 to the Clerk.
Attend 4-6 district-wide meetings throughout the school year.