Anticipated Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional

Melrose Public Schools - Melrose, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Melrose, MA

About the position

The Anticipated Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional at Melrose Public Schools is responsible for supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs. This role involves assisting students in various school environments, ensuring their engagement and participation in the least restrictive setting. The paraprofessional works under the guidance of teaching staff and is not primarily responsible for classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal.
• Support the academic program by reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, and data collection; and the behavioral program by data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, and implementing behavior plans.
• Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Adapt to varying needs of students with special education services.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal.

Requirements

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for working with children/students.
• Ability to integrate into the classroom setting and work under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison.
• Ability to adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge to support student engagement.

Benefits

• Salary in accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract.