Instructional Paraprofessional (Kindergarten), Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem Publ

Instructional Paraprofessional (Kindergarten), Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem Public Schools [SY )

Salem Public Schools Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
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Salem Public Schools Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
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Job : 5892454
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Instructional Paraprofessional (Kindergarten), Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem Public Schools [SY ]

About
Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do.

Over the next three years ), we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan :
1) Elevate Learning;
2) Empower Educators;
3) Center Belonging; and
4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do:

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers and/or other certified personnel in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities in the Salem Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors. In addition to sound reasoning and good organizational skills, paraprofessionals are expected to contribute to positive school culture and climate.

Paraprofessionals are district-wide employees and subject to the negotiated Paraprofessional Contract, as well as the rules and regulations of Salem Public Schools

The position may include some personal care, lifting, academic support, behavioral interventions and the use of technology. The right person for this position is dependable, organized, flexible and eager to learn through hands‑on experience, reading and workshop training.

Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of assigned students profile and learning needs, read student IEPs and engage in related PD
• Supports and collaborates with the general education and special education teachers on an ongoing basis
• Reviews, corrects and reinforces lessons with individual or small groups of students, read stories aloud, assist with math concepts, scribe and brainstorm written work, other curriculum related activities.
• Prepares and inventory instructional materials, set‑up/operate and maintain various learning aides, materials, and assistive technology
• Assists with classroom management & supervision; administering behavior modification programs/ point systems, data taking, discrete trials
• Assists teacher in implementing accommodations and specialized strategies for instruction, skill reinforcement, work production and test taking
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work as defined by the teacher and the IEP
• Escorts and assists students as needed throughout the building and on community based experiences
• Follows direction of supervisor and assure safety of students at all times
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Teacher/Principal or PPS administrative staff

Must be physically capable of and willing to engage in restraint, bending, and lifting as required to meet unique student needs.

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are…