Special Education Paraprofessional

Overview

PROGRAM: Gallishaw High School

LOCATION: Seekonk, MA

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Immediately

Final date to receive applications: Open until Filled

• Associate Degree from an accredited College or University
• Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire; training provided by SCEC.
• Certification in CPI within 30 days of hire; training provided by SCEC.
• 7-D License within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep license current
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of a changing student population.
• Participation in an assessment designed to measure the participant’s competency in specific knowledge and skills described in the Massachusetts Frameworks for ELA and Mathematics.
• Ability to independently lift up to 39 pounds.
• Complete and pass Ethics course and exam.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited College or University
• Experience working with high school-aged students with social/emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Experience in transitional instruction and experience in implementing the Massachusetts work-based learning plan.
• Experience using technology and data collection to enhance instructional and professional responsibilities.

• Participation in a mentor program that focuses on PBIS, SCERTS, & Deeper Learning approaches
• Demonstrated understanding of collaborative problem-solving (CPS) or willingness to learn and adapt its principles and techniques with students, staff and families.
• Work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes.
• Recognize the need for and provide assistance to students in an appropriately active classroom setting.
• Maintain data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals.
• May be responsible for working with students in the community in a variety of transition-related domains (employment, post-secondary education, recreation, daily living skills, etc.) and during these activities, collect ongoing transitional data.
• Assume classroom responsibilities in the absence of the teacher.
• Participation in daily duties, as assigned by teacher(s), between the high school classrooms at the Gallishaw School, including Satellite Campuses
• Other student-related assigned responsibilities as needed, including 1:1 assistance and inclusion opportunities.
• Provide support to students in community and work settings.
• An understanding of high school academic concepts to be able to help students achieve their academic goals.

• Participation in mentoring/training sessions across Collaborative programs
• Opportunities for job mobility: on-going career counseling; training opportunities; degree/licensure programs; other professional development opportunities
• Post Job offer Physical Examination

SALARY: $28,029 to $45,680 annually per SCEC Union Contract Salary Scale

Please note the following vacant position(s). If interested, please send a letter of application that provides detailed information on why you believe you are qualified for this position, dated within the posting dates and a current resume to the attention of Michelle Dargon by mailing it to South Coast Educational Collaborative, 2201 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA 02777, faxing it to  or emailing it to mdargon.

In crafting your letter of application, please pay specific attention to the requirements within the posting. For questions, please call  x24. Please note that all employees are responsible for providing updated resumes by the Final date to receive applications. Thank You.

South Coast Educational Collaborative encourages diverse applicants to apply.