ParaProfessional

Title:ParaProfessional - Franklin

Salary:Starting at $23,755.91

Qualifications:

Reports To:Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal;

Job Goal:To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills.

Work Year:In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Salary/Benefits:In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Performance Responsibilities:

Essential Functions of the Job:

Must possess the ability to:Specialty Area:

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Title:

ParaProfessional - Franklin

Salary:Starting at $23,755.91

Qualifications:

• Meet federal definition of highly qualified
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check

Reports To:Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal;

Job Goal:To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills.

Work Year:In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Salary/Benefits:In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation
  
  of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival).
• Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans).
• Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Must possess the ability to:

• Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison to support student engagement.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.
• Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs.
• Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day.

Specialty Area:

• Passion for working with children/students.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to move with student from one school environment to another.
• Physical agility and strength, with Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or the ability to complete CPI training.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

The Melrose Public School system recognizes the importance of early education. The programs, located in the Franklin Early Childhood Center, are designed to encourage exploration, promote social and cognitive growth and foster a love of learning. The Franklin Early Childhood Center houses the Preschool, Pre-K, and Multi-Age Programs. Combined, these programs offer high quality early education opportunities for approximately 320 students. The facility has a large indoor area dedicated to gross motor development, brand-new outdoor playground and an inviting family resource area with materials on child and family related topics. Eligible students may receive Speech-Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy services at the Franklin Early Childhood Center facility. Curriculum in all Franklin Early Childhood Center programs is designed according to the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences issued by the Department of Education. The curriculum provides opportunities that allow children to explore and learn through many different modalities. Highly skilled staff implement diversified instructional strategies to meet the specific and varied needs of each learner. Curriculum in each Franklin Early Childhood Center program is intended to create a solid foundation for future learning in the Melrose Public Schools and beyond. Each classroom offers an environment that supports a multitude of learning experiences. Materials that spark curiosity and invite active exploration help students take direct control over the learning process. Activities that encourage students to make decisions, take responsibility and facilitate social relationships are part of every classroom experience. By encouraging children to interact positively with each other and their environment, they can maximize the important role of play in learning. Family and community involvement in the Franklin Early Childhood Center programs takes many forms. This participation contributes largely to the success of each program and enhances children's learning. Our goal is to create a cooperative community of life long learners that consider their experience in our programs to be among their most memorable.

• Applications are accepted through School Spring ONLY.
  
  NO phone calls please.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Andrea LaCau
• 16 Franklin Street
• Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
• Phone: 781-979-2260
• Email: