Paraprofessional, Instructional (Preschool, 5.5 hours/day)

Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.

POSITION

Paraprofessional

HOURS PER DAY

Five (5) and half hours

LOCATION

Penn Brook Elementary School

SUPERVISOR

Classroom teacher and Principal

ANNUAL SALARY

Salary and benefits per Georgetown Education Association contract.

START DATE

immediately

WORK HOURS

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

WORK YEAR

184 days, the school year & professional development days

JOB DESCRIPTION

The individual hired for this position will enjoy working in a preschool environment, show a positive attitude, and be flexible to lend a hand where needed. The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal and communication skills. Specific duties of an Instructional Paraprofessional could include, but not limited to the following: Works with assigned student(s) throughout the school day (including field trips) to implement goals, objectives, instruction, accommodations, and modifications of the individual education programs.

Delivers academic instruction designed by special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher for all students.

Delivers scripted curriculum programs designed by special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher.

Delivers assistive technology programming designed by special education teacher/liaison.

Depending on the student/students, the instructional paraprofessional may be required to handle or assist with duties that may include toileting, hygiene, community travel. Prepares, collects, and understands analysis of student data for reporting purposes and adjusting instruction as determined by the special education teacher/liaison.

Implements with behavior, emotional and/or social skills support plan(s) and record anecdotal notes as directed by special education teacher and/or the classroom teacher.

Assists in collecting work, supervising exams, demonstrating learning strategies, organizational techniques, and other student learning duties as determined by special education teacher and classroom teacher(s).Assists students with activities of daily living as determined by the students IEP. Toilet/hygiene training may be necessary.

Provides clear and regular verbal and/or written feedback to teachers.

Accurately interprets the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students and implements related intervention strategies appropriately including behavior plan, de-escalation techniques, and/or physical intervention as needed.

Assists students in performing daily/regular classroom activities and routines.

Communicates with other team members, as needed, to obtain necessary student information, and asks clarifying questions to ensure thorough understanding of instructional strategies for students.

Keeps work area, data books, materials organized for discrete trial training.

Files and sets up data/communication sheets for daily use.

Attends all professional development days, both full and half day, as determined by the special education teacher/liaison. No duties will be assigned without proper training for the instructional paraprofessional.

RESPONSIBILITES

Have experience working with young children and an understanding of early childhood developmentWork under the supervision of the classroom teacher and Preschool DirectorBe flexibleWork closely with the classroom teacher to ensure the needs of all students in the classroom are being metAssist the teacher with classroom set up, organization, and establishing classroom routinesThe candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with teachers, other paraprofessionals, and service providers within the school to provide the best possible education for all students.

Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Have experience working with students with identified special needs and an understanding of early childhood developmentDemonstrates and maintains a positive attitude about position and responsibilities.

Follows through with all requested tasks and assignments.

Demonstrates initiative for own learning to ensure current student centered knowledge.

Demonstrated work record to report to work punctually and all assignments during the school day.

Be flexible in an early childhood education setting.

JOB REQUIRMENTSAssociated Degree, preferred, a High School Diploma requiredExperience working with students age 3-5Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAble to work cooperatively with othersSALARY & BENEFITSPer agreement between the Georgetown School Committee and Georgetown Education Association.

Eligible for health insuranceContractual sick days and personal days