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Holyoke Public Schools

Paraprofessional (SY2025-60-TBD-DISTRICT-05)

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Job Details

TitleParaprofessional
Posting IDSY2025-60-TBD-DISTRICT-05
Description

 

Job description:

  • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of  material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
  • Helps students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
  • Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification programs as directed and supervised by the teacher. Keep behavioral logs and data (daily and weekly).
  • Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
  • Assists students with mobility and personal care.
  • Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
  • Dress for physical education activities so you can assist students.
  • Meets the buses and assist students in breakfast and lunch routines
  • Assists with wash-ups and toilet routines, diapering and tooth brushing.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and workKeys)
  • Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
  • Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
  • Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills 
  • Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply 

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangeFULL TIME (10 MONTH)
LocationSYSTEM WIDE

Applications Accepted

Start Date11/28/2024
End Date12/30/2024