Inclusion Preschool Support Paraprofessional - Hanscom Campus

Inclusion Preschool Support Paraprofessional - Hanscom Campus

2024-2025 School Year

Applicants selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility and suitability requirements.

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, the Integrated Preschool Assistant provides direct services to individuals and small groups of students in an inclusion setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports students during small and large groups times to engage in educational and social interactions.

• Leads the class and/or small groups in activities.

• Provides direct support to individuals and small groups of students based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special education liaison, modifies and adapts instruction according to a student's IEP.

• Monitors student progress, records performance data, and communicates such to the classroom teacher.

• Assist students in completing activities of daily living.

• Prepares instruction materials according to teacher guidelines.

• Promotes appropriate social interaction and behavioral compliance for students, including implementing behavior plans.

• Other duties as assigned.

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. The community is rich in history with a strong tradition of citizen participation. The school district serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. In addition to the K-8 Lincoln School, the district operates the Primary School and Middle School at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as an integrated Preschool. Lincoln has a long tradition of educational excellence and strives to offer innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. As a founding member of the METCO Program, Lincoln has maintained its commitment to diversity and multi-cultural education.

Lincoln Public Schools Vision

The Lincoln Public Schools strive to cultivate all students and staff to be collaborative leaders who are critical thinkers, equity-oriented, and growth-minded, as outlined in the LPS Portait of a Learner.

The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, color, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.