Cat. Paraeducator Appointment

Job Title

Cat. 3 Para educator One Year Appointment

Plymouth Public Schools

Building principal, Special Education administrator or designee, supervising Special Education teacher, related service providers, and/or general education classroom/specialist teacher(s).

• Assist teachers in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.
• Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students and staff as well as providing classroom support to teachers and students.

• Assist the classroom/specialist teacher as needed.
• Work on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the teacher.
• Assist in reviewing student work which is objective in nature and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of students during instructional activities and transitional periods.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and respect the confidential nature of the classroom; refer to the classroom teacher if a problem arises.
• Accept work assignments with any student(s) in the classroom as designated.
• Assist the supervising teacher in setting and maintaining reasonable standards of behavior and performance.
• Escort children to and from transportation in a safe and responsible manner as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist the supervising teacher in collecting data on student performance, goals and behavior.
• Report all student accidents and/or incidents to the supervising teacher immediately or as soon as possible.
• Perform some clerical responsibilities as requested by cooperating teacher.
• Attend team meetings when requested.
• Follow individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, etc.
• Work with students in a variety of school/classroom settings (small group, classroom, recess, lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and make good judgments "in the moment."
• Provide support and supervision throughout the entire school day (assemblies, recess, specialists, etc.).
• Participate in regular professional development offered both in and out of the district as requested (full‑time para educators).
• Exposure to aggression and/or bodily fluids is an expected outcome of this position.
• Assist students with activities of daily living as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.).
• Perform such other duties or tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by immediate supervisors.

• Highly qualified as per DESE regulations.
• Proven ability to work with children with a variety of abilities in a polite and friendly manner and relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
• Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Must be trained/trainable in and maintain non‑violent crisis intervention model.
• A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
• Alternative qualifications may be accepted as determined by the school department.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Education Administration Programs