Kindergarten Education Support Professional

Kindergarten Education Support Professional
Program Support, Inclusion, One to One, Instructional Support

Responsible To:
The Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal and/or Administrator of Special Education and/or Assistant Director(s) of Special Education.

General Summary: The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of students with or without disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting the educator to achieve student success. This may include work with students on IEP goals, monitoring and documenting student progress, and regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers. The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Qualifications:
Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred
Experience with data collection/documentation preferred
Other Skills and Abilities Required: Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. At times may need to use physical guidance to assist students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee may be required to walk long distances; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of computers is required. The employee will be required to respond quickly in the event of emergencies.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. There are often multiple adults engaging with students within the same environment. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public. May be required to work in the following environmental conditions: dusty, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Terms of Employment:
184 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA) Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment based on successful completion of a background check pursuant to state and/or federal laws.