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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL (SUBSTANTIALLY SEPARATE PROGRAM) (#A160)

Employer
Randolph Public Schools
Location
Randolph, MA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Details
Job ID: 3024291
Application Deadline: November 19, 2018
Posted: November 10, 2018
Starting Date: January 2, 2019

Job Description
The Language Based program paraprofessional will work with the classroom teacher to provide support to students' in grades 3-5. The paraprofessional will provide hands-on support as directed by the classroom teacher. The paraprofessional will assist with the basic academic and communication functions of students and will administer some basic life skills, including but not limited to changing and toileting. Knowledge and training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Actively participate in the educational program and help in classroom management, lesson planning, and recording of student data, as requested.
• Facilitate students' travel from classroom activities and appointments by giving specific directions and monitoring independent travel.
• Participate in staff and /or unit meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor all activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students and inform the teacher of any problems, conflicts and/or issues.
• Work cooperatively with administrative and nursing staff to ensure that program activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
• Actively participate in program and professional development activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work with students to implement program goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional standards and practices.

Terms: Paraprofessional
182 school days, 6.5 hours per day, plus compensation for 10 holidays (prorated to start date)
Salary: Consistent with Support Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement depending on experience, education, certification, skills

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $17.79 to $22.68 Per Hour

Welcome to John F. Kennedy School!

Currently, the Kennedy School maintains an enrollment of approximately six hundred students, Preschool through grade 6, enrolled in thirty-seven classrooms, nine of which serve students with special needs. The Kennedy program serves the language needs of Chinese students throughout the town with a program of language assistance for English Language Learners. Two full-time and one part-time Title 1 teachers provide small group language.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

Job Requirements
Associate's (or higher) degree; or
Completion of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education; or
Completion of a formal local assessment program that is aligned with DESE guidelines; or
Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys.

Experience working with children in a diverse, multi-cultural academic setting
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Bachelor degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


  • Application Instructions
    The Randolph Public School system has moved to a paperless application process and appreciates your support in this effort. Please submit all required documentation via School Spring and do not send follow up/additional paperwork or emails. If additional information is required, applicants will be contacted. Once all materials have been reviewed, applicants selected for interviews will be contacted directly by the hiring manager.

    Please be sure to include your current educator license number and information and upload any and all transcripts you have to your School Spring application.

    Application Questions
    There are no application questions required for this job posting.

    Contact Information
    John Licorish, Principal
    20 Hurley Drive
    Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
    Phone: 781-961-6211
    Fax: 781-961-6268
    Email: licorishj@randolph.k12.ma.us

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