Paraprofessional- Special Education Classroom

"FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLSFALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS

POSITION: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to relate well with students and other adults
Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to relate well with students and other adults
To be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor
To participate in staff development workshops, training sessions, meetings, and/or other activities organized by the curriculum supervisor, or the program director
To be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation
To assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in:
Providing individualized instructional services
Preparing instructional materials
Organizing instructional areas
To be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines
To participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Paraprofessionals contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary includes a 183 day work year, with 210 paid days per year (including vacation and paid holidays).
Current 2023-24 Salary Ranges: $19.92 to 21.19 per hour.

Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.