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Wrentham Public Schools

Academic Assistance Paraprofessional

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Academic Assistance Paraprofessional Wrentham Public Schools
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4 Wrentham, MA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Computer operation Student progress monitoring Confidential information handling In-person tutoring Teacher collaboration Student emotional support Mathematics tutoring Student record keeping Small group instruction Student social support Classroom behavior modification Math Academic interventions Working with students Instructional adaptability Data collection for student progress in special education Student behavior monitoring Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies) Behavioral progress monitoring Computer skills Elementary school teaching experience School policy and procedure enforcement Experience working with elementary school students Student needs assessment Entry level Group tutoring Full Job Description The Wrentham Public Schools is seeking an academic assistance paraprofessional to work with students in grades K-3. This individual will work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce early mathematics skills. The academic assistance paraprofessional will work within classrooms to support students who have been identified to need assistance in mathematics through progress monitoring. Supervision will be provided by the building principal in collaboration with the mathematics specialist.
General Responsibilities:
  • Review and be familiar with students individual social, emotional and/or academic needs
  • Implement lessons individually or in small groups under the direction of supervising educator-Follow through on teacher directives or feedback and seek advice and support as needed-Adjust student support in the moment to promote student independence-Implement school-wide behavioral expectations-Model appropriate behavior and reinforce as needed-Maintain confidentiality
  • Collect academic and/or behavioral student data-Supervise students during transitions, lunch/recess, and assigned time blocks-Utilize computer technology for tasks, as required-Other responsibilities, as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance