Special Education Paraprofessional

Everett Public Schools • Everett, MA

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About The Position

Special Education Paraprofessional Paraprofessionals generally support students in PreK-5 Inclusion programs, middle school (Grades 6-8) co-taught programs, and the high school inclusion program.

Requirements

• High school degree or higher.
• Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in schools, child care settings, or camps.
• Experience working with children with diverse student needs.
• Experience working in an urban district.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in another language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support for a classroom or classrooms that support inclusive and culturally sustaining instruction.
• Provide academic support and carry over the lessons the teacher and special education teacher have developed.
• Provide all accommodations delineated within a student's designated IEP/504.
• Implement modifications developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher.
• Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom and/or Special Education teachers.
• Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in various settings across their school day.
• Support classrooms and students in multiple/different classroom grade levels.
• Implement behavioral/social support plans to support the social-emotional learning needs within the classroom to individual students or groups of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations).
• Provide small- or whole-group assistance within the classroom, including the needs of students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.
• Share relevant learner information with teachers and other school personnel to facilitate problem-solving, decision-making, and program planning.
• Support students in accessing a variety of technologies.
• Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.
• Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction.
• Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers.
• Support students with the organization of materials, assignments, and schedules.
• Based on the student population and census, they may be assigned to different buildings.
• Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the IEPs are implemented based on student needs.
• Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times.
• Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities the Principal or designee assigns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED