District Paraprofessional Mon-Thurs. (915am 12)

The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is committed to providing each student with a high quality relevant education that promotes academic success well-being and responsible citizens. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and to realize that Objective:The Para-Professional will provide instructional behavioral and social-emotional support to students under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator. This position exists to foster student growth by reinforcing classroom instruction supporting Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) promoting positive engagement and assisting in the creation of a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment. The Para-Professional plays a vital role in helping students achieve academic success develop independence and fully participate in the school : Monday- Thursday 9:15am-NoonResponsibilities:Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP GoalsCollects data for the purpose of progress monitoring and supporting teachers in the classroomAssists and escorts students when necessary for the purpose of attending to the students personal hygiene and care needs and arrival to/from destinations Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functionsImplements under the supervision of assigned teacher research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning conceptsCommunicates with supervising instructional staff and a variety of health care professionals and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress and/or implementing IEP objectivesMonitors students daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule toileting medication appetite etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environmentPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the workProvides under the supervision of the assigned teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives implementing IEPs and ensuring students success in schoolSupervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environmentPerformance of other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications: Minimum High School DiplomaMust pass a pre-employment criminal background checkPreferred Qualifications: Experience working with children in an educational or childcare settingExperience supporting students with diverse learning needs including students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs)Knowledge of child development instructional strategies and classroom management techniquesFamiliarity with Individualized IEPs and accommodationsStrong interpersonal and communication skills for working collaboratively with teachers staff families and studentsAbility to remain patient flexible and professional in a fast-paced school environmentSkills in using educational technology and basic computer applications Commitment to fostering an inclusive respectful and supportive learning environment for all studentsSalary & Terms of Employment: In accordance with the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Educators Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is contingent upon job performance program needs and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender age religion gender identity national origin marital status sexual orientation disability or homelessness in any of its programs activities or employment : Michael Ward Principal more about us: link to website

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