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Paraeducator, Pre-K, WECC (5548) - Westborough Massachusetts
Company: Westborough School District Location: Westborough, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/28/2024
The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic special education paraeducator to join our staff at the Westborough Early Childhood Center available immediately, permanent position (Monday, 7.5 hours/day, Tuesday-Friday, 6.5 hours per day) The Westborough Public Schools enthusiastically welcome professionals to our district who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the importance of relationships with our students, staff, families, and community. - We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
- We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
- We support our vibrant, passionate, dedicated, skilled and professional staff through ongoing collaboration and feedback to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth! With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
Job Title: Paraeducator Reports to: Early Childhood Director Department: Student Services School year and days: 2023-2024, 184 days FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Unit B Qualifications: - Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's from an accredited college/university in a related field
- Solid related experience may substitute for a degree
- Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, disabilities, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, social-emotional learning, assistive technology and/or technology integration
- Hiring Requirement: Successful completion of DESE mandated CORI, and fingerprinting Preferred Experience:
- Working in a diverse public school setting and with English Language learners
- Working with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
- Collecting data and implementing IEPs under the direction of a special educator
- Teaching life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and toileting
- Highly desirable to have experience with:
- Knowledge in the areas of literacy and math instruction
- Second Step
- Responsive Classroom
- PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
- Zones of Regulation
- Social Thinking
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Skills:
- Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
- Implements instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations as directed and where needed
- Empowers students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
- Partners and collaborates with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
- Integrates technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences
- Has a passion for working with students and be flexible and collaborative
- Demonstrate a belief in growth mindset for students and self
- Multitasks in a fast-paced environment and nurture student growth
- Possessing Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, is highly desirable Performance Responsibilities May Include (but are not limited to):
- Maintain the physical strength and agility needed to perform job responsibilities
- Maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers
- Ensure confidentiality of records, performance, and personal information related to students and their families/caregivers
- Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed
- Becomes familiar with and implements the students' educational, social-emotional, and behavioral needs as outlined in the students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individual Behavior Plan (IBP)
- Fosters student growth and independence at their individual level
- Displays flexibility in accepting and carrying out assignments and responsibilities
- Participates in professional development activities and attends meetings as directed by the Principal or Student Services Coordinator
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and administer individualized student programs and technology devices
- Any other relative duties as assigned. The Preschool Special Education Paraeducator must also be able to perform job responsibilities outlined below:
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