Special Education Paraprofessional

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School • Danvers, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Essex North Shore is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to support student needs and licensed instructional staff. This is a 184-day school year position and is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 245 and the School District. The role involves supporting and acting in accordance with the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Mission Statement, Special Education Department goals, objectives and policies, as well as all pertinent state and federal law. The paraprofessional will demonstrate knowledge of student needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, and social/emotional. They will facilitate appropriate social interactions, assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs, monitor and document student progress, and operate and care for classroom equipment. The position also requires assisting students with mastering equipment and materials, following through with behavior plans, helping students develop organizational systems, attending department meetings, maintaining a professional demeanor, consulting with staff, maintaining confidentiality, participating in trainings, and proctoring state assessments.

Requirements

• Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Teaching license desired
• Experience and training working with students with special needs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literacy required
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the workplace

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and act in accordance with the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Mission Statement, Special Education Department goals, objectives and policies, as well as all pertinent state and federal law.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, and social /emotional.
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions amongst students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors in the general classroom and small group settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs.
• Monitor and document student progress via collection of data and communicate such to the Special Education Liaison.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Help students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Assist in the follow through of behavior plans/interventions and provide reinforcement.
• Help students develop and implement organizational systems.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Special Education Department.
• Maintain professional demeanor and be positive and respectful with students and staff.
• Consult with Special Education Teachers, Team Chairs, and the Director to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students’ personal information.
• Participate in trainings and workshops, as required.
• Proctor students during state assessments, when requested.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities not inconsistent with the role, as the Director of Special Education may assign.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25)
• Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission
• Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts
• Vision insurance through EyeMed
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training
• Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions
• Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission
• Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources
• Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree