Cat. 1 Paraeducator

Plymouth Public Schools•Plymouth, MA

51d

About The Position

To assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program. Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students and staff as well as providing classroom support to teachers and students.

Requirements

Highly Qualified as per DESE regulations.
Proven ability to work with children with a variety of abilities in a polite and friendly manner and relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Must be trained/trainable in and maintain non-violent crisis intervention model.
A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
Such alternative to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assists the classroom/specialist teacher as needed.
Work on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the teacher.
Assists in reviewing student work which is objective in nature and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assists in the supervision of students during instructional activities and transitional periods.
Maintains confidentiality of student records and respects the confidential nature of the classroom and will refer to the classroom teacher if a problem arises.
Accepts work assignments with any student (s) in the classroom as designated.
Assists the supervising teacher in the setting and maintaining reasonable standards of behavior and performance.
Escorts children to and from transportation in a safe and responsible manner as directed by the supervising teacher.
Assists the supervising teacher in collecting data on student performance, goals and behavior.
Reports all student accidents and/or incidents to the supervising teacher immediately or as soon as possible.
Some clerical responsibilities as requested by cooperating teacher.
Attend TEAM meetings when requested.
Follows individual student safety plans, IEP's, 504's, health care plans, etc.
Works with students in a variety of school/classroom settings (small group, classroom, recess, lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.).
Ability to work independently and make good judgments "in the moment."
Provides support and supervision throughout the entire school day (assemblies, recess, specialists, etc.).
Participates in regular professional development offered both in and out of the district as requested. (full-time paraeducators)
Exposure to aggression and/or bodily fluids is an expected outcome of this position.
Will assist students with activities of daily living as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.).
Performs such other duties or tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by immediate supervisors.