Paraprofessional- HBMS North Middlesex Regional School District Hawthorne Brook Middle School - Townsend, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5877260

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description HBMS is seeking paraprofessionals to work with students.

Primary duties include:

> Providing support in the inclusion setting > Oversee independent/guided practice > Assist teachers with engaging students in learning and assist in instruction > Modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities > Providing one-on-one assistance to students with disabilities > Guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher > Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of the material and/or skill introduced by the teacher

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. General support of a classroom or classrooms Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and Special Education Teacher has developed Provide all accommodations delineated within a student's designated IEP/504 Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher Create opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day Provide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist) Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations) Provide small or whole group instruction within the classroom Regular education and special education students will be supported Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning Support students to access a variety of technology Complete all required documentation related to incidents and discipline, etc. Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers Support students with organization of materials, assignments and schedules May be required to assist student taking notes or scribing Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs Assist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodations Support students during their electives and lunches, as needed Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times, as needed Maintain student confidentiality Carry out other relative assignments designated by the Principal or the Assistant Principal

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies:

High school degree or equivalent Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children Exemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Regional School District Academic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supported

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe

IMPORTANT NOTE

Applications are accepted via School Spring ONLY. Please do not mail or email us directly.

Position Type:

Full-time