Paraprofessional ELC (SY2026-2027)
About The Position
Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks passionate paraprofessionals with strong academic backgrounds to work with school teams focused on closing the achievement gap. CDCPS serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students across multiple campuses in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The school provides a rigorous, student-centered academic program and supports 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 according to school needs, including academic and behavioral support and assistance implementing accommodations and modifications. The role includes a two-week summer training and a year-long professional development series during early-release days. The position is full-time and offers hourly pay of $17.00–$20.00, comprehensive health benefits, and potential 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' mission, values, and educational model.
- Demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with implementing developmentally appropriate strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with school-aged children.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-group or one-on-one behavioral and academic support to a specific student or small group of students.
- 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 setting.
- 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 training during the summer and a year-long professional development series during the school year on early-release days.
- Provide coverage as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Opportunities to earn stipends for work in after-school programs and during school vacations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
