Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional, Grades K-6

Atlantis Charter School • Fall River, MA

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About The Position

Atlantis Charter School is hiring a paraprofessional for a long-term, temporary assignment, approximately January 2027 through June 2027, supporting students in grades K–6. The role supports students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and helps maintain a positive learning environment. The paraprofessional may work one-on-one with a student or with a group and supports the teacher in implementing teacher-developed instruction. The position also includes substituting for daily absences as needed.

The paraprofessional works with students to reinforce learning, support inclusion, encourage positive behavior and development, and help ensure student safety. The role also involves classroom and clerical support, following school procedures, and maintaining professional, respectful, and confidential relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the broader school community.

Requirements

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with students, families, colleagues, and other constituents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Offer ideas and suggestions to improve the classroom environment where appropriate.
• Assist the teacher in encouraging students’ interest, enjoyment, appreciation, and curiosity.
• Support and maintain the discipline established by the teacher and help students develop responsibility for their behavior.
• Help students develop confidence and competence across curriculum areas.
• Discuss students’ needs and reactions with the teacher and alert the teacher to specific issues related to individual students.
• Assist students in developing speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• Assist, as directed by the teacher, in maintaining students with special needs in an inclusion setting.
• Respect the confidentiality of teachers, students, and parents.
• Maintain working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy.
• Provide instructional classroom coverage during emergencies or when a teacher is absent.
• Monitor and direct students in hallways, the cafeteria during lunch, and the playground or classroom during recess to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Perform clerical duties such as preparing lesson materials, maintaining supply inventory, sending faxes, operating office equipment, and answering the telephone as needed.
• Cover other assignments requested by the Principal or supervising teacher.
• Attend scheduled professional development and staff meetings.
• Follow school-wide classroom protocols and school rituals.
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the school community and interact professionally with diverse constituents.
• Maintain an attendance record meeting or exceeding the standard defined by ACS policy.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and organize and prioritize work efficiently while maintaining a professional manner.
• Adhere to the ACS dress code and participate in job and career growth activities.
• Listen and respond respectfully to others’ opinions, foster a positive workplace attitude, and protect sensitive school information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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