Paraprofessional - Inclusion Support LTS

Job Details:

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative highquality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Fitchburg Public Schools. Inclusion support paraprofessionals are typically assigned to general education classrooms.

Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Fitchburg Public Schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets or exceeds Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I Paraprofessionals Hiring Requirements;

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree or;
• Have at least two years of postsecondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution or;
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusettsendorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys;

• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem solve;

• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;

• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and socialemotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs/bend often and walk;

• Knowledge of the education development and instructional support of children;

• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Paraprofessional Inclusion Support will:

• Assist and support student(s) with or without disabilities;
• Assistthe classroom teacher in the implementation of academic /social/behavioral needs;
• Ensure the safety of students across all settings of the school day;
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher willuse innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the districts policies in working with students parents and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy/CBA;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification ex: SafetyCare Alice Training etc.;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Support teachers and administrationin implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroomsupport rules of classroom behavior and procedure maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students colleagues and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs 504 plans and/or second language learners
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/SPSA/assistant principal

Reports to: Principal/SPSA

Evaluated by: Principal/SPSA

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

185 days per year(includes 3 paid Professional Development days & 2 paid Holidays)

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).

Special Education Program Paraprofessionals may earn $2.60 per hour for additional duties. Toileting and ABA duties are eligiblefor up to an additional$1.30 per hour.

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;www.fitchburgma/benefits.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of NonDiscrimination
The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420