Education Support Professional - Student Support SY

Special Education Support Staff

Malden High School, established in 1857, is a vibrant and inclusive learning community. The school currently serves nearly 1,800 students in grades 9-12 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Ranked by Niche as the most diverse high school in Massachusetts, MHS proudly reflects the strengths of its multicultural population; this year students represent more than 55 countries and speak over 40 languages.

Guided by the district's core values of Include and Collaborate, Embrace Growth, and Do Right by All Kids, the school strives to provide an environment where every student can thrive both academically and personally, and prepare themselves for the broadest possible range of post-secondary aspirations. Students' diverse needs are met through its program for multilingual learners, inclusion supports and specialized classes for students with disabilities, and the school's Pathways program.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of a special education teacher, assist with and/or provide high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities who spend the majority of their day in the general education environment
• Provide services in dedicated classes at (including Learning Assistance Center, Literacy Skills, and Numeracy Skills) in which a teacher and ESP support up to 12 students with disabilities
• Support students in the acquisition of academic goals set by the special education team.
• Provide instructional support through one-on-one or small groups to reinforce lessons, clarify instructions, and adapt materials to individual learning styles.
• Collect data related to student's IEP's to monitor student progress and inform instruction as directed by special education teacher
• Implement student accommodations and/or modifications per student IEP's with support of special education teacher
• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.
• Provide explicit instruction in meta-cognitive and executive functioning skills (time management, organization, self advocacy, etc.) as directed by special education teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal and Special Education Program Manager

Salary:
Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' Unit C salary scale.

To Apply:

Submit a letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.