Educational Support Professional - IDEAS

Position:Educational Support Professional, IDEAS program Position Type: Full Time Location:Franklin Middle School Reports to:: Building Principal Salary: As per FEA ESP Contract This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance General Description: The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to work as an educational assistant in the IDEAS Program at the Franklin Middle School. The IDEAS Program provides a constellation of services for students with language based learning disabilities. The program is designed to help children reach their full potential by providing direct instruction and embedded support in the areas of social skills, academic skills, language, and communication across all environments. The students also receive highly specialized instruction within inclusion classrooms as appropriate. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic programming for assigned students in collaboration with other members of the team Recording and summarizing data
• Writing progress notes
• Work collaboratively with IDEAS team members
• Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student’s needs and skill level to insure successful inclusion experiences
• Actively participate in on-going training

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher or ParaPro Certification preferred
• Experience in a public school setting
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.