Paraeducator - Kindergarten- Lincoln Street School 2024-2025 1 YR Assig
Job Details
Job ID:4920007
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Jan 6, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for providing assistance to the classroom teacher and/or other certified personnel, to support the instruction of all students and to facilitate educational access for students using sound judgment and confirming with the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)
1. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups
of students in all content areas and other activities.
2. Responsible for assisting in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of
various classroom’s learning aids, and equipment.
3. Responsible for supporting student physical and personal care needs such as assisting in lavatory routines, toileting, diapering,
lifting, etc..
4. Responsible for the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods, and assemblies and cleaning up of work areas.
5. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but it is not limited to, recording daily
attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
6. Responsible for participating and contributing to weekly, monthly and long-range planning with the classroom teacher for
instructional activities such as observing special days and events, field trips and visits and school wide activities such as health
testing, etc.
7. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher during the work day in maintaining open communication. All oral and written
communication is under the supervision of the teacher and/or administrator.
8. Responsible for maintaining student confidentiality.
9. Responsible for the supervision and support of children in both structured and unstructured activities and across environments
throughout the day.
10. Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to
their fullest potential.
11. Responsible for serving as the guiding source of information and assisting any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the
teacher.
12. Responsible for implementing district and school-wide rules, policies and procedures and individual student behavior plans.
13. Responsible for adhering to all testing protocols for students, including formal and informal testings. Responsible for participating
in related PD specific to the administration of assessments and accommodations.
14. Responsible for performing duties associated within specialty areas. This may include those instructional assistants who are
assigned to special projects, including grant programs that required specialized training and duties.
15. Responsible for performing duty work (lunch, recess, line, bus) when required to do so by Building Principal. It is understood that
duty assignments will be distributed in an equitable basis.
16. Responsible for participating in non-violent crisis intervention training within the first 3 years of employment.
17. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status,
religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
18. Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. An Associate of Arts degree, or
2. 48 undergraduate college credits, or
3. Meeting or exceeding the State-determined score on the Para-professional Assessment or the Work Keys Assessment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Non-violent crisis intervention trained
2. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
3. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
WORK DAY/YR: Remainder of 2024-2025 school year
TO APPLY: TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities
This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment
Positions Available:1
Salary:$34,087 to $36,587 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Preschool
Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
Welcome to Lincoln Street School
Our Focus Statement Lincoln Street School will improve Reading Comprehension by implementing a school – wide focus on Guided Reading Strategies for all students in grades Pre- k through six. Through the implementation of Vocabulary Development and Reciprocal Teaching strategies, students will show measurable growth in their ability to read and comprehend at or above grade level. This will be measured through formative assessments, DIBELS, DRA, MAP, MCAS, MEPA, and GRADE. View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.
- 1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) - 2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee?
If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.
Yes/No - 3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information
- Karen Allen, Principal
- 549 Lincoln St
- Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
- Phone: 508-799-3504
- Email: allenka@worcesterschools.net
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