Paraprofessional Teacher

pecial Education Paraprofessional - Elementary

Primary Purpose: Aides work with students who require additional support in order to be successful in the classroom. The Aide works collectively with teachers, school leaders, students, and family members to meet the needs of our students, ensuring their social and academic growth as they gain the skills needed to excel in school and beyond. Aides are crucial in the growth and success of the students on their caseload and work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure that all students engage in instruction at a level that is rigorous and accessible

Position Details:

• Location: Lynn, MA
• Pay: Starting at $23hr+
• Schedule: M-F 7:45-3:30p

Qualifications:

• MA Paraprofessional Certiciation
  • -OR- Possess an Associate’s Degree
  • -OR- have completed 48 college credit hours
  • -OR- pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464
• Minimum 1yr PARA / Teaching Aide exp
• Elementary experience preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment 
• Experience and/or training in proper physical/tactical restraint procedure (preferred)
• Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support (preferred)
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

Responsibilities:

• Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed
• Be available for an extended workday, as needed, to support colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
• Perform necessary support duties including, but not limited to, coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Collaborate with grade level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy concerning the students on the caseload
• Guide and assist individual students (1:1 support) and/or group of students with the requisite attention needed, which is separate from the general class
• ???????Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction to help maximize the learning opportunities for students on a caseload including, but not limited to:
  • Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students
  • ???????Provide support to Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials.
  • Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time
  • Review and correct student work assignments
  • Assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which may involve use of positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to ensure safety and success for individual students
  • Assist individual students with self-advocacy about particular needs while in the classroom
  • Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students on the caseload and their peers and teachers
  • Constantly assess progress, communicate results clearly, and use data to inform decisions and set goals
• May physically assist with physical needs of students, as needed