Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional

Duration of assignment: Up to 12 weeks (covering for an employee on extended leave)

About the Position

The Mount Greylock Regional School District seeks a dedicated and flexible Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support during the absence of a permanent staff member at Williamstown Elementary School. This position plays an important role in supporting students’ academic, social, and behavioral success by working collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and administrators.

Intensive Special Needs:

This position may be required to work with a student or students with intensive special needs including students who are consistently in need of: assistance with incontinence issues (toileting/diapering), assistance with lifting (in an out of a wheelchair),

providing assistance with feeding where specialized training is required to prevent choking because of a swallowing disability, or where the student(s) present severe behavioral issues. The Principal can provide additional information and discuss training options as needed during the onboarding process should this role be identified as one that will work with an instensive special needs student.

Responsibilities

•Assist with the arrival, departure, and daily transitions of students.

•Support classroom instruction by working with small groups and individual students.

•Provide academic support, including reading, clarifying assignments, and encouraging task completion.

•Assist with classroom organization, materials preparation, and record-keeping as needed.

•Help implement and monitor behavior plans, providing feedback to teachers and administrators.

•Support students with special needs, including assistance with equipment, mobility, or individual accommodations.

•Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student confidence and engagement.

Qualifications

•Prior experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting or with students with special needs, preferred.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

•Knowledge of de-escalation strategies, behavior supports, and CPR/First Aid training (preferred).

Compensation

Compensation will be consistent with the paraprofessional substitute rate of pay as outlined by the District. This is a temporary, non-benefited position limited to the coverage period. Currently, per-diem substitute para rates range from $120 to $210 depending on education and DESE certification status.

About the Position

The Mount Greylock Regional School District seeks a dedicated and flexible Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support during the absence of a permanent staff member at Williamstown Elementary School. This position plays an important role in supporting students’ academic, social, and behavioral success by working collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and administrators.

Intensive Special Needs:

This position may be required to work with a student or students with intensive special needs including students who are consistently in need of: assistance with incontinence issues (toileting/diapering), assistance with lifting (in an out of a wheelchair),

providing assistance with feeding where specialized training is required to prevent choking because of a swallowing disability, or where the student(s) present severe behavioral issues. The Principal can provide additional information and discuss training options as needed during the onboarding process should this role be identified as one that will work with an instensive special needs student.

Responsibilities

•Assist with the arrival, departure, and daily transitions of students.

•Support classroom instruction by working with small groups and individual students.

•Provide academic support, including reading, clarifying assignments, and encouraging task completion.

•Assist with classroom organization, materials preparation, and record-keeping as needed.

•Help implement and monitor behavior plans, providing feedback to teachers and administrators.

•Support students with special needs, including assistance with equipment, mobility, or individual accommodations.

•Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student confidence and engagement.

Qualifications

•Prior experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting or with students with special needs, preferred.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

•Knowledge of de-escalation strategies, behavior supports, and CPR/First Aid training (preferred).

Compensation

Compensation will be consistent with the paraprofessional substitute rate of pay as outlined by the District. This is a temporary, non-benefited position limited to the coverage period. Currently, per-diem substitute para rates range from $120 to $210 depending on education and DESE certification status.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Williamstown Elementary Vision: We are a compassionate community of curious and diverse learners with a commitment to social-emotional development and academic engagement. Competent, kind, and resilient, our students are prepared to contribute to their ever-changing world. Mount Greylock Regional School District includes Lanesborough and Williamstown representing a combined population of 11,000 residents. Our District is comprised of three schools: Lanesborough Elementary (PreK-6), Williamstown Elementary (PreK-6) and Mount Greylock Regional School (7-12). Total enrollment is approximately 1200 students. At Mount Greylock Regional School District, our mission is to create a community of learners working together in a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages restorative based processes, respect, inclusive diversity, courtesy, integrity and responsibility through high expectations and cooperation resulting in life-long learning and personal growth. Our District’s faculty and staff are dedicated and passionate professionals that endeavor every day to uphold this mission by holding true the District’s core beliefs: Core Beliefs: •Courtesy: We are committed to fostering and maintaining an environment free of all types of fear and intimidation. Based on our core belief that individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, it is our policy to prohibit any conduct that constitutes a climate in which individuals feel fear and/or intimidation. •Inclusive Diversity: We recognize that students come to us with diverse experiences, interests, strengths, and needs. It is therefore essential that all students have access to challenging and personally meaningful curriculum and instruction. •Integrity: We believe in the integrity of all members of the school community and the commitment to academic honesty and support of our quest for authentic learning. By adhering to ethical principles, acting honorably and assuring that there is consistency between beliefs, words, and actions, we individually demonstrate integrity and high moral character. •Respect: We nurture the whole child and ensure that each student receives a new opportunity every day to perform at his/her best. We believe that developing caring and supportive relationships between and among educators, students and parents lead to higher levels of student achievement. •Responsibility: We recognize the responsibility of the entire school community to ensure the success of all students. All students learn when their passions and talents are coupled with high expectations and academic rigor in a safe and caring environment. •Restorative Based Processes: We are best when students are first. All decisions are centered on the needs of the whole child.

• All offers of employment with Mount Greylock Regional School District are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the employment screening process to include SAFIS/CHRI federal and CORI state background check reports.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Benjamin Torres , Principal
• 115 Church Street
• Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
• Phone: 413-458-5707
• Fax: 413-458-3287
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