Paraprofessional - Special Education Elementary/Middle School

Lowell Community Charter Public School•Lowell, MA

20h

About The Position

The special education paraprofessional will work closely with one or a group of special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

Requirements

Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credits or proof of passage of the Paraprofessional Test.
High School diploma required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as textbooks, teacher manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or faculty
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of the school requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate computers and related software or willingness to learn computer hardware and software skills

Nice To Haves

Successful experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

To assist students(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor, assigned teacher or principal.
Special education paraprofessionals give reinforcement to students in the areas of reading, math, science, and social studies or other areas including activities of daily living as directed by supervisor.
Support the teacher on methods, materials and strategies for reinforcements on target children. The teacher will plan all lessons and be responsible for instruction. Collect data as assigned by teachers or ancillary service providers.
Aid teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
Participate in on-going staff development.
Help plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students. Help collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
Communicate regularly with teachers as to student's needs and progress.
Treat all information about the school, teachers, children and their families as strictly confidential.
Cover the class and supervise lunches as needed.