Special Education Paraprofessional

Essex North Shore is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to support student needs and licensed instructional staff.

Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI required.

Bilingual prefered.

As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:

• Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
• 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, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
• 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 providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
• Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
• Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
• And so much more!

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 184 day school year position.
• This position 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.