Mount Greylock RSD is seeking a long-term substitute paraprofessional to assist in covering for the duration of a leave of absence of a full time paraprofessional at Mount Greylock Regional School. Substitutes are paid on a per-diem basis with the completion of time sheets. The total duration of this long-term assignment is undetermined but anticipated to be up to 12 weeks (Sixty total school days). The full paraprofessional job description is provided below:

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION STATEMENT: Paraprofessionals work collaboratively with classroom teachers, specialists, and building administration and work to enhance student achievement by assisting with student instruction.

Essential Functions:
Assist with arrival and departure of students by:
Monitoring and directing students in the hallways.
Greeting students as they arrive or leave the building.
Assisting with special needs equipment (ie. wheelchairs).
Helping students enter or exit buses.
Escorting students to the proper classroom.

Prepare classrooms for daily activities by:
Generating and securing lists, charts, assignments and test materials.
Assist teacher(s) with alternative/modified curricula as requested.
Provide instructional assistance to students by: Reading to student(s), clarifying context, assist in research for assignment completion.
Prompt students to stay on task.
Give positive feedback to students by encouraging completion and accuracy of assigned work.
Paraprofessionals must display positive role modeling.
Provide classroom notes, handouts and assignments to resource room personnel.
Monitor and provide documentation of a student's performance by:
Provides teachers with continuous feedback concerning student progress while providing small group, individual support.
Assist the teachers in devising strategies for regular or special education students, for reinforcing material or skills based upon a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
Provide out-of-classroom supervision for individual/small group testing as stated in Support Plan.
Provide organizational support to students as required.
Assist students in class work completion.
Monitor and assist with behavior management by:
Provides teachers with continuous feedback concerning student behavior, and incidents which affect student well-being.
Monitor student behavior in classrooms and hallways, intervene when necessary.
Enhances student self-concept and esteem by providing positive feedback.
Assist teachers with implementation of behavior plans throughout the day.
Direct/re-direct students to stay on task. Provide follow-up on behavior consequences.
Complete any required paperwork that pertains to behavior incidents throughout the day.

Ability to:
- Maintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use of courtesy and tact when interacting and working with others.
- Implement and assist in the physical restraint of students if needed and according to established protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of:
- Knowledge and experience within education and working with children with special needs and disabilities.
- De-escalation techniques and active listening skills (CPI), CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications: Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education:
- Associates degree or a passing score on a ParaPro exam within one year of employment is required.

• Position Type: Full-time
• Positions Available: 1

Job Category : Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Location Description
Mount Greylock Regional School Vision:
We are a community of engaged, diverse learners and mentors who seek to challenge ourselves academically and socially to contribute to a rapidly shifting world. Individually and collaboratively, we create an environment where the characteristics of responsibility, integrity and perseverance are fostered and practiced by all.

Mount Greylock Regional School District includes Lanesborough and Williamstown representing a combined population of 11,000 residents. Our District is comprised of three schools: Lanesborough Elementary (PreK-6), Williamstown Elementary (PreK-6) and Mount Greylock Regional School (7-12). Total enrollment is approximately 1200 students. At Mount Greylock Regional School District, our mission is to create a community of learners working together in a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages restorative based processes, respect, inclusive diversity, courtesy, integrity and responsibility through high expectations and cooperation resulting in life-long learning and personal growth. Our District's faculty and staff are dedicated and passionate professionals that endeavor every day to uphold this mission by holding true the District's core beliefs:

Core Beliefs:
•Courtesy: We are committed to fostering and maintaining an environment free of all types of fear and intimidation. Based on our core belief that individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, it is our policy to prohibit any conduct that constitutes a climate in which individuals feel fear and/or intimidation.
•Inclusive Diversity: We recognize that students come to us with diverse experiences, interests, strengths, and needs. It is therefore essential that all students have access to challenging and personally meaningful curriculum and instruction.
•Integrity: We believe in the integrity of all members of the school community and the commitment to academic honesty and support of our quest for authentic learning. By adhering to ethical principles, acting honorably and assuring that there is consistency between beliefs, words, and actions, we individually demonstrate integrity and high moral character.
•Respect: We nurture the whole child and ensure that each student receives a new opportunity every day to perform at his/her best. We believe that developing caring and supportive relationships between and among educators, students and parents lead to higher levels of student achievement.
•Responsibility: We recognize the responsibility of the entire school community to ensure the success of all students. All students learn when their passions and talents are coupled with high expectations and academic rigor in a safe and caring environment.
•Restorative Based Processes: We are best when students are first. All decisions are centered on the needs of the whole child. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mount Greylock Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements

• All offers of employment with Mount Greylock Regional School District are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the employment screening process to include SAFIS/CHRI federal and CORI sate background check reports.
  
  
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jake Schutz , Principal
• 1781 Coldspring Road
• Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267

• Phone: 413-458-9582
• Fax: 413-458-2856
• Email: click here