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Essex North Shore is looking for Special Education Paraprofessionals to support student needs and licensed instructional staff starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, and SORI required. Bilingual prefered. As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for must full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer: Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace. Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission https://www.mass.gov/orgs/group-insurance-commission . Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts. Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training. Supplemental incoming earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions. Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing. Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources. Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals. And so much more! FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Non-Exempt. JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or higher preferred Teaching license desired Experience and training working with students with special needs Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Computer literacy required Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the workplace REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education RESPONSIBILITIES: Support and act in accordance with the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Mission Statement, Special Education Department goals, objectives and policies, as well as all pertinent state and federal law. Demonstrate knowledge of student needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, and social /emotional. Facilitate appropriate social interactions amongst students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors in the general classroom and small group settings. Demonstrate knowledge of and assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs. Monitor and document student progress via collection of data and communicate such to the Special Education Liaison. Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Help students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher. Assist in the follow through of behavior plans/interventions and provide reinforcement. Help students develop and implement organizational systems. Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Special Education Department. Maintain professional demeanor and be positive and respectful with students and staff. Consult with Special Education Teachers, Team Chairs, and the Director to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students’ personal information. Participate in trainings and workshops, as required. Proctor students during state assessments, when requested. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities not inconsistent with the role, as the Director of Special Education may assign. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a 184 day school year position. This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 245 and the School District. " />

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Special Education Paraprofessionals

Job Description

Primary Location Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

Salary Range $21.48 - $30.39 / Per Hour

Shift Type Full-Time

Job Contact Information

Name Sue Stevens

Title Director of Special Education

Phone (978) 304-4700

Email sstevens@essextech.net