School Year 26/27 Paraprofessional- Integrated PreK (Long-term Substitute)

Lynn Public Schools•Lynn, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides classroom support for 3 & 4 year old children with and without special needs in an Integrated Pre-K program. Students will attend 5 half-day sessions (AM/PM). Responsibilities include physical restraint, diapering, toileting, and lifting. The role requires a willingness to be trained in and use ABA Techniques and Data Collection. Lynn Public Schools is a diverse and dynamic educational district serving approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites in a vibrant, seaside urban community north of Boston.

Requirements

Strong desire to work with students in an urban setting.
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
Ability to advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with all stakeholders.
Willingness to be trained in and use ABA Techniques/Data Collection.
Physical ability for restraint/diapering/toileting/lifting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills.
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work.
Assist with large group activities such as reading aloud and storytelling.
Alert the classroom teacher to any program or special information about an individual student.
Communicate with the classroom teacher about any concerns regarding students.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information.