Special Education Paraprofessional (SY25-26)

Salem Academy Charter School • Salem, MA

43d

About The Position

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. Salem Academy seeks an excellent special education paraprofessional who is committed to raising student achievement through the integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's degree or 48 college credit-hours or passing score on Parapro preferred
• Background clearance
• You are a skilled educator. You have an ability to connect and build relationships that accelerate outcomes for a diverse student body.
• You understand the importance of culturally responsive education and are committed to learning more.
• You are committed to standards based teaching and learning.
• You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes.
• You work to build student-centered learning environments.
• You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms.
• You have a proven track record of supporting all students and their unique learning needs and demonstrate a relentless commitment to working collaboratively to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
• You are values aligned.
• You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School's mission and vision.
• You bring people together and build community.
• You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff.
• You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture.
• You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families.

Nice To Haves

• Are multilingual including in Spanish and English
• Have similar life experiences as our students
• Excitement about integrating academics with service work
• Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom depending upon their IEPs and instructional needs
• Implementing consistent academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented environment across classrooms
• Monitoring and analyzing student progress through standards-based assessments
• Supporting, planning and/or co-leading Service-Learning projects
• Collaborating with Special Education, General Education, and ELD teachers to support students with diverse learning needs
• Building and maintaining strong school culture centered on achievement
• Tracking academic and behavioral data
• Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., Curriculum Teams, workshops)
• Participating in weekly Form Meetings (e.g., grade level teams)

What This Job Offers

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