Paraprofessional (Leave Coverage)

The Community Group • Lawrence, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks passionate paraprofessionals with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with school teams focused on closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, Massachusetts, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The school provides a rigorous, student-centered academic program while supporting students’ social, emotional, and holistic well-being.

Paraprofessionals provide individualized support to help students grow and master grade-level standards. They support and deliver effective, high-quality instruction in various settings to meet school needs, including behavioral and academic support for individual students or small groups. This leave-coverage position is expected to provide coverage until mid-January.

Paraprofessionals participate in two weeks of summer training and a year-long professional development series during early-release days in the school year. The school offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. Educators may also have opportunities to earn stipends for work in after-school programs and during school vacations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or GED.
• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS’s mission, values, and educational model.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with implementing developmentally appropriate strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with school-aged children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and academic support to a specific student or small group, in small-group or one-on-one settings.
• Provide one-on-one student support based on needs outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations and modifications are met in the inclusive classroom.
• Assist the teacher with the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Promote each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical talents.
• Participate in two-week summer training and a year-long professional development series during early-release days in the school year.
• Provide coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for educators to earn stipends for work in after-school programs and during school vacations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED