Summer Special Education Support Personnel

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a summer position for Special Education Support Personnel for the ESY (Extended School Year) program. The role involves monitoring students, assisting with daily routines, implementing instructional plans under teacher supervision, and supporting classroom management. The position is contingent on funding and student enrollment for Summer 2026.

Requirements

• Passing Score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program or completion of 360 Professional Training Points
• Associate Degree or 60 Credit

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
• A working knowledge of classroom management: how to motivate students, how to discipline, how to reinforce what you teach.

Responsibilities

• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Greets students at the bus and parent drop off before school and escorts them at the end of their daily session.
• Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists teachers for the purpose of determining students' needs and conveying information to configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities.
• Helps individual students feel comfortable in the classroom.
• Works with students one-on-one, answering questions and providing extra skills practice when necessary.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree