Bilingual (English/Spanish) Special Education Paraprofessional

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

23h

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists teachers in delivering instruction to students. The role supports students under the direction of teachers and other school staff, helps implement student goals and assigned learning activities, and contributes to a safe, supportive, and well-organized classroom environment. The paraprofessional is supervised by the principal, assistant principal, housemaster, or assistant director of special education. Salary is determined according to the WEA contract. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation. Waltham Public Schools states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and describes its partnership with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education to support diverse candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Demonstrated ability to work with students under the direction of a teacher, nurse, or support staff.
Ability to follow directions effectively and promptly.
Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
Ability to relate to students as a caring adult.
Ability to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.
Good attendance.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in delivering instruction to students.
Implement student goals and objectives under the direction of the teacher.
Use educational materials properly and help maintain a pleasant, neat, and well-organized classroom.
Perform scheduled duties and complete paperwork responsibilities promptly.
Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities.
Provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment for students, and monitor their safety and security.
Relate well to students, support their academic tasks as assigned by the teacher, and promote opportunities for them to develop a positive self-concept.
Support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students and accept responsibility for assigned students' well-being.
Communicate clearly and appropriately, maintain confidentiality, accept constructive feedback, and act equitably and responsively toward learners.
Participate in ongoing professional development and building meetings.
Promote positive working relationships with school personnel and exchange ideas, skills, techniques, and materials.
Work effectively with administrative personnel; accept and implement school and district decisions; fulfill assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities; and comply with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.