RTAP Special Education Paraprofessional; Part-time, .FTE Substantially Separate

RTAP Special Education Paraprofessional (Part-time, .4 FTE, 12-14 hrs/week) - 3 positions for Substantially Separate Programs at ECC, Bates, and Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [SY ]

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RTAP Special Education Paraprofessional (Part‑time, .4 FTE 12 to 14 hrs/week) - 3 positions for Substantially Separate Programs at ECC, Bates, and Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [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. We aim to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold 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 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.

About Salem’s RTAP Program and Role for RTAP Paraprofessional:

As a result of a state grant, Salem Public Schools’ in partnership with Salem State University has launched the RTAP Program. This program supports three full-time apprentices within three of Salem’s substantially separate special education classrooms to prepare to become teachers by engaging in on‑job training together with coursework over two years. To be successful in the program, apprentices must focus on specific skills and practices during the day as well as attend meetings and consultations with their mentor teachers.

As a result, these classrooms will need additional support to ensure consistent learning and development throughout each day and week. We seek a . 5 FTE (half‑time) paraprofessional to provide an additional layer of coverage and support within the RTAP classrooms. Schedules for this role may vary by school and may be flexible to accommodate the apprentice/mentor needs along with the RTAP paraprofessional’s availability.

What You’ll Do:

Paraprofessionals assist teachers and/or other service providers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities in the Salem Public Schools. Paraprofessionals work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality, social connections and continuity are key factors. In addition to sound reasoning and good organizational skills, paraprofessionals are expected to contribute to a 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 will include personal care, lifting, feeding, academic support, behavioral interventions and the use of technology. The right person for this position is eager to work in a substantially separate program within our elementary school setting. The intensive…