Teachers assistant

Who We Are

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate, and proactive individuals of strong character.

Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school's success.

The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age‑appropriate adolescent development.

Salem Academy seeks an excellent special education paraprofessional who is committed to raising student achievement through the integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.

Working with and for Students:

• Supporting students in the classroom depending upon their IEPs and instructional needs.
• Implementing consistent academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement‑oriented environment across classrooms.
• Monitoring and analyzing student progress through standards‑based assessments.
• Supporting, planning, and/or co‑leading Service‑Learning projects.

Working with and for Colleagues:

• Collaborating with Special Education, General Education, and ELD teachers to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Building and maintaining a strong school culture centered on achievement.
• Tracking academic and behavioral data.
• Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., Curriculum Teams, workshops).
• Participating in weekly Form Meetings (e.g., grade level teams).

• Skilled educator with the ability to connect and build relationships that accelerate outcomes for a diverse student body.
• Committed to culturally responsive education and to learning more.
• Committed to standards‑based teaching and learning.
• Unapologetically focused on student outcomes.
• Builds student‑centered learning environments.
• Responsive to academic and social‑emotional needs of students.
• Proven track record of supporting all students and their unique learning needs; relentless commitment to improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Values aligned and passionate about Salem Academy Charter School's mission and vision.
• Brings people together and builds community.
• Recognizes assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff.
• Experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture.
• Caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families.

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's degree or 48 college credit hours or passing score on Parapro preferred.
• Background clearance.
• Preference given to candidates who are multilingual in Spanish and English.
• Have similar life experiences as our students.
• Excitement about integrating academics with service work.
• Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students.