Massachusetts Education Jobs

Paraprofessional - Classroom POSITION SUMMARY The Paraprofessional-Classroom is responsible and accountable for providing students with a safe, loving, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The Paraprofessional-Classroom works closely with the classroom teacher and the school administration team. The Paraprofessional-Classroom ensures the schools and SABIS image, brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Student Academic Achievement: - Supports and assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the SABIS? curriculum and philosophy; - Willingness to lead classroom activities as directed by the classroom teacher; - Assists the classroom teacher in creating smooth transitions from one activity to another; - Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation of materials and activities for the classroom. Classroom Management: - Executes appropriate and positive discipline strategies in the classroom when directed by the classroom teacher; - Assists in the supervision of students during lunch, recess, and when students are entering or leaving buses, or while otherwise on school premises, including duty with extended day before and/or after regular school hours within the duty day as directed by the classroom teacher or school administration; - Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively; - Utilizes preventative discipline when directed by the classroom teacher; - Motivates and engages students; - Communicates expectations to students early; - Establishes and maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning; - Manages emergency situations confidently and calmly; - Supervises students within the school setting and on school grounds. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: - Minimum: Associates degree or equivalent; - Must possess specific skills and knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics and instruction to be considered qualified to assist in instruction; - Ability to meet multiple demands from various individuals and interact with parents and other staff in a professional manner; - Experience working in a school environment preferred. - And much more. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the school environment is often elevated. Working in classrooms with florescent lighting. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. For more details on this positions job description and how to apply visit: https://hccs.sabis.net/ Job descriptions may change time-to-time based on school needs. This nor any job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the school may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.