Student Support Paraprofessional

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

42d

About The Position

Assist with redesigning the Student Support Room Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Support Room Maintain a welcoming and therapeutic physical space Implement social-emotional and restorative justice curriculum and assist with its design Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice staff and others. Co-design, communicate and implement clear policies and protocols Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians Develop individual plans with students to address the issues that led to their referral Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements. Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive regard for students and families. Teach self-regulation skills and self-care strategies to identified students. Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately. Employ relationship and counseling skills effectively. Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary. Participate in, and help to facilitate when appropriate, training and support for school staff Supervise interns and volunteers as needed

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
1-3 years experience working with at-risk youth doing social-emotional development work required
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Demonstrated leadership experience
Strong de-escalation and care planning skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assist with redesigning the Student Support Room
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Support Room
Maintain a welcoming and therapeutic physical space
Implement social-emotional and restorative justice curriculum and assist with its design
Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice staff and others.
Co-design, communicate and implement clear policies and protocols
Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians
Develop individual plans with students to address the issues that led to their referral
Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements.
Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive regard for students and families.
Teach self-regulation skills and self-care strategies to identified students.
Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately.
Employ relationship and counseling skills effectively.
Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary.
Participate in, and help to facilitate when appropriate, training and support for school staff
Supervise interns and volunteers as needed