What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional-Shared position at Holyoke Public Schools?
Paraprofessional-Shared Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public
school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are
Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together
educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are
committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe
all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a
joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public
Schools? strategic plan, ?Moving Forward Together,? builds on the
strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate
student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work
together, and how we support students? well being. Our Equity
Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity
challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist,
inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families,
and staff get the support they need to be successful. We seek out and
incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include
those who have been excluded in the past. We promote access and
inclusion for all students, staff, and families. We respect, embrace,
and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a
culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is
able to contribute to our community?s success. Please visit the Holyoke
Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our
recent accomplishments. - Job description: Works with individual
students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material
or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Operates and cares for
equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Helps
students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the
teacher. Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification
programs as directed and supervised by the teacher. Keep behavioral logs
and data (daily and weekly). Assists with the supervision of students
during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Assists students with mobility and personal care. Assists with lunch,
snack and cleanup routines. Dress for physical education activities so
you can assist students. Meets the buses and assist students in
breakfast and lunch routines Assists with wash-ups and toilet routines,
diapering and tooth brushing. Qualifications: Associate?s Degree or
higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at
an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal
assessment measuring one?s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom
teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and
workKeys) Training or experience working with Special Needs Students
Preferred Experience Working In An Urban Setting, Preferred Experience
working with diverse student populations, preferred Strong written and
verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills Bilingual
applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply Position
Type:Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support \> Paraprofessional
/ IA Equal Opportunity Employer Holyoke Public Schools is committed to
maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on
the basis of a person\'s race, color, religion, sexual orientation,
national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or
veteran status, gender identity or disability, as defined and required
by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against
individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who
participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information
Christie Elman, Director of Recruitment 57 Suffolk Stree
school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are
Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together
educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are
committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe
all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a
joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public
Schools? strategic plan, ?Moving Forward Together,? builds on the
strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate
student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work
together, and how we support students? well being. Our Equity
Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity
challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist,
inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families,
and staff get the support they need to be successful. We seek out and
incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include
those who have been excluded in the past. We promote access and
inclusion for all students, staff, and families. We respect, embrace,
and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a
culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is
able to contribute to our community?s success. Please visit the Holyoke
Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our
recent accomplishments. - Job description: Works with individual
students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material
or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Operates and cares for
equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Helps
students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the
teacher. Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification
programs as directed and supervised by the teacher. Keep behavioral logs
and data (daily and weekly). Assists with the supervision of students
during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Assists students with mobility and personal care. Assists with lunch,
snack and cleanup routines. Dress for physical education activities so
you can assist students. Meets the buses and assist students in
breakfast and lunch routines Assists with wash-ups and toilet routines,
diapering and tooth brushing. Qualifications: Associate?s Degree or
higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at
an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal
assessment measuring one?s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom
teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and
workKeys) Training or experience working with Special Needs Students
Preferred Experience Working In An Urban Setting, Preferred Experience
working with diverse student populations, preferred Strong written and
verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills Bilingual
applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply Position
Type:Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support \> Paraprofessional
/ IA Equal Opportunity Employer Holyoke Public Schools is committed to
maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on
the basis of a person\'s race, color, religion, sexual orientation,
national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or
veteran status, gender identity or disability, as defined and required
by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against
individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who
participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information
Christie Elman, Director of Recruitment 57 Suffolk Stree