Guided/Directed Study Monitor/Attendance Supervisor - FHS
Guided/Directed Study Monitor/Attendance Supervisor - FHS
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Directed Study/Attendance Supervisor - FHS
Minimum Qualifications:
Meets or exceeds Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I Paraprofessionals Hiring Requirements;
- Have obtained an associate degree BA preferred or;
- Have at least two years of post-secondary 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 Massachusetts-endorsed 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 social-emotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
Bilingual in a language other than English preferred. Spanish is the most common language other than English in FPS; other languages may include but are not limited to Portuguese Hmong Haitian Creole Arabic etc.
Strong desire to work with students and families in an urban setting;
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 Attendance Supervisor/Paraprofessional will:
- Gather and review attendance data to identify students whohave excessive absences;
- Actively and proactively communicate attendance with families/guardians through phone calls email letters etc;
- Work with families/guardians to address attendance issues;
- Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students and develop an individualized service plan to improve attendance
- attendance.
- Serves as a liaison with appropriate school personnel to help facilitate
- improvement in student attendance;
- Provides accurate documentation for attendance/truancy issues in Aspen/X2;
- Acts as a resource to administrators guidance counselors teachers and health services personnel regarding attendance programs interpretation of attendance policies/laws and record-keeping requirements.
- Model anti-racist and non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
Guided/Directed Study Monitor:
- Maintain flexibility creativity and energy while supporting student learning;
- Facilitates the use of technology to ensure students have appropriate assignments;
- Create anacademic environment to maintain a proper learning atmosphere;
- Maintain proper attendance documentation.
Reports to: Principal/AP/SPSA
Evaluated by: Principal/AP/SPSA
Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:
185 days per year(includes 3 paid Professional Development days & 3 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; offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.
Notice of Non Discrimination
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
