Long-Term Substitute: General Education Paraprofessional

Long-Term Substitute:
General Education Paraprofessional

It is the primary responsibility of all Paraprofessionals to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support and interventions to all students in all settings. Under the general direction of the Teacher, the General Education Paraprofessional will provide classroom and student support by various means, dependent upon the needs of the students. The Paraprofessional adapts to the changing needs of the classroom and/or direction of the classroom teacher.

Qualifications include:

• Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the Para Pro exam;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides overall support to the classroom teacher and students, based on the needs of the students and the classroom;
• Assists classroom teacher in preparing for lessons and related materials;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles and child development to assist student learning;
• Recognizes when teaching and learning strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher to adapt assistance accordingly;
• Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum;
• Other duties, as required.

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.

The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.