Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education - Group 2 (2986)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education Lilja Elementary School We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. JOB GOAL: Profile of a Natick Educator To help maximize student learning by working with individuals and small groups to implement material prepared by the supervising teacher or specialist. Paraprofessional Educators implement prescribed instruction to help maximize student learning by working with individuals and small groups.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED
Child development
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Ability to communicate effectively with students, school staff and administration, and parents
Ability to handle stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Work or volunteer experience with elementary age children.
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Works in special education or general education settings, including but not limited to reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
Escorts and assists students as necessary, including lifting where appropriate.
Administers or assists in the administration of alternative testing.
May correct day-to-day work of students but shall not be responsible for grading or reporting to parents.
Carries out teacher-planned learning exercises including instruction of core curriculum, academic support and support of related therapies including speech and language activities, occupational and physical therapy activities and mobility training activities.
Performs classroom and other appropriate tasks designated by the supervising teacher/principal.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
Participates in staff development programs as assigned.
Participates as an active member of the Special Needs or Supportive Services Teams, as necessary.
Establishes an effective work relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration.
Assists K through 12 students in transfer activities and mobilization activities and/or non-medical hygiene assistance (i.e. changing diapers). Another adult will be present for all diaper changes/toileting whenever possible.
Performs other such duties as assigned by the building principal, supervising teacher, Special Education Coordinator, or Director for Student Services.