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PARAPROFESSIONAL

Employer
New Bedford Public Schools
Location
New Bedford, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details
Job ID: 3418699
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: December 22, 2020
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Para-educator services are required to provide academic support for up to four students (at any one time) with disabilities in various settings within a school. This para-educator will work under the direction of teachers, related service providers, and in collaboration with other para-educators and school-based personnel to meet the goals and objectives of students' IEPs.

Services may include a strong emphasis on academic support, behavioral support, sensory support, transitions among school settings, addressing health and safety needs, and guiding the development of social and emotional skills with up to four students (at any one time) Para-educators in this position are asked to review student IEPs with teachers on a regular basis and employ universal precautions related to health and hygiene.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Must by Highly qualified as defined by the NCLB Act.
- Minimum of 48 college credits; or Passed the Para Pro test
2.Experience working with children in an educational setting
3.Experience with and/or the ability to become CPI trained if necessary
4. Experience working with children with Special Education services
5. CPI trained Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Ever available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


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    Contact Information
    Justine Medina
    261 Mt Pleasant St.
    New Bedford, Massachusetts 02746
    Phone: 508-997-4511 x2238
    Fax: 508-994-7241
    Email: jmedina@newbedfordschools.org

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