Paraprofessional, Instructional; Preschool Georgetown LilyLifestyle

Position:
Paraprofessional

Hours per day: 5.5

Location:

Penn Brook Elementary School Supervisor:
Classroom teacher and Principal Annual salary:
Salary and benefits per Georgetown Education Association contract

Start date:

immediately

Work hours:

8:30am – 3:00pmWork year: 184 days, including school and professional development days

The individual hired for this position will enjoy working in a preschool environment, will show a positive attitude, and will be flexible to lend a hand where needed. The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Works with assigned student(s) throughout the school day (including field trips) to implement goals, objectives, instruction, accommodations, and modifications of the individual education programs.
• Delivers academic instruction designed by the special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher for all students.
• Delivers scripted curriculum programs designed by the special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher.
• Delivers assistive technology programming designed by the special education teacher/liaison.
• Assists with duties that may include toileting, hygiene, and community travel.
• Prepares, collects, and analyzes student data for reporting purposes and adjusts instruction as directed by the special education teacher/liaison.
• Implements behavior, emotional, and/or social skills support plans and records anecdotal notes as directed by the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher.
• Assists in collecting work, supervising exams, demonstrating learning strategies, organizational techniques, and other student learning duties as determined by the special education teacher and classroom teacher(s).
• Assists students with activities of daily living as determined by the student's IEP. May provide toilet/hygiene training.
• Provides clear and regular verbal and/or written feedback to teachers.
• Accurately interprets the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students and implements related intervention strategies appropriately, including behavior plans, de‑escalation techniques, and/or physical intervention as needed.
• Assists students in performing daily/regular classroom activities and routines.
• Communicates with other team members to obtain necessary student information and asks clarifying questions to ensure thorough understanding of instructional strategies.
• Keeps work area, data books, and materials organized for discrete trial training.
• Files and sets up data/communication sheets for daily use.
• Attends all professional development days, both full and half day, as directed by the special education teacher/liaison.
• No duties will be assigned without proper training.
• Have experience working with young children and an understanding of early childhood development.
• Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and Preschool Director.
• Be flexible and work closely with the classroom teacher to ensure the needs of all students in the classroom are being met.
• Assist the teacher with classroom set‑up, organization, and establishing classroom routines.
• Collaborate with teachers, other paraprofessionals, and service providers to provide the best possible education for all students.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.

• Have experience working with students with identified special needs and an understanding of early childhood development.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive attitude about the position and responsibilities.
• Follow through with all requested tasks and assignments.
• Demonstrate initiative for own learning to ensure up‑to‑date student‑centered knowledge.
• Show a record of punctuality and completion of all assignments during the school day.
• Be flexible in an early childhood education setting.

• Associated degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Experience working with students aged 3‑5.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.

Per agreement between the Georgetown School Committee and the Georgetown Education Association. Eligible for health insurance. Contractual sick days and personal days.