Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.POSITION: Instructional ParaprofessionalLOCATION: Penn Brook Elementary SchoolSUPERVISOR: Classroom teacher and Preschool CoordinatorANNUAL SALARY: Salary and benefits per Georgetown Education Association contract.START DATE: August 26, 2024WORK YEAR: 184 days, the school year & professional development daysJOB DESCRIPTIONThe instructional paraprofessional will assist in all aspects of assigned student(s) integrated education program and instruction as coordinated by the special education liaison and the classroom teacher(s).Specific duties could include, but not limited to the following: Works with assigned student(s) throughout the school day (including field trips) to implement goals, objectives, instruction, accommodations, and modifications of the individual education programs.Delivers academic instruction designed by special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher.Delivers scripted curriculum programs (e.g. Project Read, FYT, SRA, etc.) designed by special education teacher/liaison and/or classroom teacher.Delivers assistive technology programming (e.g.
Read Naturally, Clicker 6, Kurzweil, Bookshare.org, Dragon etc.) designed by special education teacher/liaison.Demonstrated ability to meet students personal care needs. Depending on the student/students, the instructional paraprofessional may be required to handle or assist with duties that may include toileting, G-tube procedure or other feeding techniques, hygiene, community travel, prolonged standing/transfer procedure or other home health care procedures as required. No duties will be assigned without proper training for the instructional paraprofessional. Prepares, collects, and understands analysis of student data for reporting purposes and adjusting instruction as determined by the special education teacher/liaison.Implements with fidelity behavior, emotional and/or social skills support plan(s) and record anecdotal notes as directed by special education teacher and/or the classroom teacher.Assists in collecting work, supervising exams, demonstrating learning strategies, organizational techniques, and other student learning duties as determined by special education teacher and classroom teacher(s).Assists students with activities of daily living as determined by the students IEP.
Toilet/hygiene training may be necessary.Provides clear and regular verbal and/or written feedback to teachers.Accurately interprets the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students and implements related intervention strategies appropriately including behavior plan, de-escalation techniques, and/or physical intervention as needed.Assists students in performing daily/regular classroom activities and routines.Communicates with other team members, as needed, to obtain necessary student information, and asks clarifying questions to ensure thorough understanding of instructional strategies for students.Keeps work area, data books, materials organized for discrete trial training.Files and sets up data/communication sheets for daily use.Attends two of three professional development days as determined by the special education teacher/liaison. Summer training may be required.Performs other duties as may be requested by the Building Principal or Special Education Coordinator.IDEAL CANDIDATE: Have experience working with students with identified special needs and an understanding of early childhood developmentDemonstrates and maintains a positive attitude about position and responsibilities.Follows through with all requested tasks and assignments.Demonstrates initiative for own learning to ensure current student centered knowledge.Demonstrated work record to report to work punctually and all assignments during the school day.Be flexible in an early childhood education setting.JOB REQUIRMENTSAssociated Degree, preferred, a High School Diploma requiredExperience working with students age 3-5Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAble to work cooperatively with othersSALARY & BENEFITSPer agreement between the Georgetown School Committee and Georgetown Education Association.Eligible for health insuranceContractual sick days and personal days