What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Professional - PACE [SY25-26] position at Malden Public Schools?
The Beebe Community:
The Beebe School is driven by the mission of supporting and fostering an educational, communal environment that results in the development of students who are literate in all subject areas, experienced in current technologies, who think critically, behave ethically, lead healthy lives, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship in a multicultural society. The Beebe School is dedicated to the belief that all students are entitled to a high quality public education consisting of a rigorous curriculum with high standards and expectations for all students. Our staff strives to instruct students to be independent thinkers and enthusiastic learners. Students are encouraged to think deeply and critically about important ideas and problems across all content areas, effectively communicating their thoughts orally and in writing, developing an interest and deep understanding in mathematics, science, technology and the arts.
Our vision is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students to cultivate a lifelong joy of learning, achieve their academic potential, and engage as compassionate global citizens. We will continue to use our data (especially everyday data) to inform instruction and support in an effort to make all learning visible - to be a school where we embrace, respect, and learn from the diversity we strongly value. We strive to be a school where we all promote and value creative thinking, risk taking, curiosity, and perseverance. The Beebe School is a place where students’ academic, physical, civic, and social-emotional growth is fostered through the use of technology, inquiry, and 21st century skills.
Description:
Seeking an Education Support Professional to work in a substantially separate classroom for students with special needs. The Education Support Professional will work under the daily direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher experienced in Intellectual disabilities, Autism, and other severe neurological disabilities. Seeking a candidate experienced in working with students to support services to students in a classroom setting, small group setting or 1-1 setting. Candidate must be adept at supporting students in the acquisition of modified academic curriculum, social skills and adaptive daily living skills goals set by the special education team.
Seeking a candidate with knowledge of whole communication methods, reinforcement schedules, curriculum modifications, and behavior management techniques. Candidate must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
- An associate's degree.
- 48 college credits.
- Must have taken and passed the ParaPro Assessment.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and an ability and willingness to work cooperatively with administration, staff, and parents. Candidates must be willing to participate in curriculum training. Experience working with preschool and/or kindergarten children with and without disabilities strongly preferred.
Reports to: Program Manager and Building Principal
Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' (page 30) Memorandum of Agreement Between The Malden Education Association And The Malden School Committee Units, A, B, and C for 2025-2028
To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.