ESY- Extended School Year - Paraeducators

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position:                     ESY - Paraeducators

Reports to:                  ESY Coordinator

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY: The Hudson Public Schools is looking for Paraedcuators for the Extended School Year Summer program. This person will work with students with learning disabilities or literacy/math difficulties, learn and apply individual instructional procedures; oversee students with special needs and perform related work assigned. Provide co-teaching, small group or one-to-one instruction.

chedule & Pay:

Program start date = 7/1/2026

ESY paraprofessionals will work between 2 - 4 mornings a week, 3 hours a day, for 4 weeks depending on the assigned program. Additional time may be available based on the number of students attending. 

Internal Staff Pay = current pay rate

New staff = $20.84/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Implement students IEP accommodations and modifications under the direction of the SPED IEP Liaison
• Provide small group or one-to-one instruction and communicate lesson objectives clearly
• Provide Positive feedback to students on their progress
• Guide students to use appropriate instructional resources to support learning and reading, writing, and mathematics in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Maintain and model high standards and appropriate expectations of behavior, mutual respect, and classroom safety for all students
• Will interact with students, and other staff members in a professional manner 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Passing score on Highly Qualified Paraeducator Exam required for applicants without education beyond High School Diploma/GED.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us