TITLE:General Education Teaching Assistant (Paraprofessional)

TYPE OF POSITION:Full-time (1.0);anticipated start 5/16/2024; salary per collective bargaining agreement, and commensurate with experience (range $17.58-$19.13/hour)

LOCATION:ElmwoodSchool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:All qualified candidates

NOTE: More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

It is the primary responsibility of all Paraprofessionals to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support and interventions to all students in all settings. Under the general direction of the Teacher, the General Education Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) will provide classroom and student support by various means, dependent upon the needs of the students. The Paraprofessional adapts to the changing needs of the classroom and/or direction of the classroom teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered qualified for the position ofGeneralEducationTeaching Assistant, candidates must have/be:

• Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro exam;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides overall support to the classroom teacher and students, based on the needs of the students and the classroom;
• Assists classroom teacher in preparing for lessons and related materials;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles and child development to assist student learning;
• Recognizes when teaching and learning strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher to adapt assistance accordingly;
• Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum;
• Other duties, as required.

Onlineis our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website:https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school systems educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.