Paraprofessional Instructional - Hill-Roberts Elementary School

Attleboro Public Schools • Attleboro, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Elementary Schools is hiring an instructional paraprofessional to support student learning at Hill-Roberts Elementary School. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the paraprofessional assists students in meeting academic goals and objectives and implements positive behavioral supports. The role includes classroom and small-group support as well as assistance in non-instructional areas of the school.

The district is committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff and to creating an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. The position’s salary range is $32,266–$47,397, according to the Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Have two years of college credits or equivalent, or pass the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment Test.
• Carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
• Have effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist professional staff with data collection.
• Assist with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing academic and behavioral skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with individual, class, and school positive behavioral supports to promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, and other related areas.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use materials as needed.
• Assist the teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing appropriate assistance for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree