Paraprofessional [SPED Sub/Sep Aide, Sped SAR Program] - [UP Academy Holland] (Temporary Vacancy)(SY26-27)
About The Position
This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to start on 9/23/2026 and end on 11/25/2026 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position. UP Education Network manages and operates six schools in Boston, Lawrence, and Springfield, MA, serving over 3,000 elementary and middle school students. UP Academies are established to restart chronically underperforming district schools with the mission to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential. The Paraprofessional will work closely with teachers to plan and execute academic interventions for small groups of students. The Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small case load of students.
Requirements
- A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor
- A high-school diploma or GED
- Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
- Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- ABA experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Work alongside an experienced educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students
- Analyze assessment data to identify knowledge gaps and skill deficits of individual students
- Create materials for tutorial that target individual student needs
- Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students
- Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards
- Hold all students to high academic and behavior expectations
- Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Benefits
- personal and sick days
- health insurance
- dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
