Paraprofessional (Special Education) SY 23-24

Overview

1.Assist special education students with transition throughout the facility, including entering and exiting special education vehicles, regular transportation training, and emergencies.

2.Assist program staff in the preparation of learning materials and provide class coverage under the direction of the Director.

3.Assist program staff in clerical classroom tasks concerning assigned students.

4.Assist assigned special education students to acquire skills to function within technical areas as independently as possible.

5.Provide one-to-one/small group tutorial instruction with direction from the program staff.

6.Attend meetings and submit written reports on assigned students as requested by the program staff.

7.Other related assignments as designated by the Director of Special Education.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1.Responsible to Director of Special Education and assigned program staff.

2.Must work cooperatively with special and regular education staff, service providers, consultants, and administration.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent preferred. Experience and/or training in Special Education preferred.

Work experience with teenagers is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills.

About Us:

We are conveniently located on a beautiful 72-acre campus located on the Tyngsborough/Lowell line adjacent to Vesper Country Club. Our campus includes a 512,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, 27,000 square foot new cafeteria and food service area, 13 state-of-the-art science labs and gymnasium, and a swimming pool.

At Greater Lowell Technical High School, if you dream it, we will give you the tools to accomplish it. Here, we know that each one of us is unique.

We come from different places. We have different ideas. Different goals.

Different learning styles. And that's what brings us together. This is a place where our diversity is embraced, and our differences unite us.

Technology connects us. Creativity inspires us. And our hands-on approach to learning empowers us.

This is a community of thinkers. Of dreamers. Of achievers. Of socially conscious citizens.

With a staff of over 350 FTE including teachers, professionals, administrators, and support staff serving 2300 students, an annual operating budget of over $50M in FY22, we are well resourced and supported to ensure students' readiness for career, college, and citizenship. We challenge students as they realize their individual potential for personal and professional success.

OUR CORE VALUES:
Greater Lowell Technical High School has established a set of core values to guide the actions of all students and staff, and that are reflected daily in their performance building quality lives, and a positive school culture conducive to learning for all. All members of the Greater Lowell Technical High School Learning Community will strive to:

R.E.A.C.H.
RESPECT - We treat ourselves, others and our surroundings with dignity through words and actions.
EFFORT - We work to the best of our abilities to make continuous progress without giving up or giving in.
ACCOUNTABILITY - We own our words and actions and have the courage to accept responsibility for our decisions.
COMMITMENT - We show dedication to our success, our school and our community.
HONESTY - We act with integrity and value the importance of truthfulness.

Greater Lowell Technical High School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce and employ individuals that are committed to promoting an educational climate that fosters excellence, respect, and full inclusion of students, educators, staff, and volunteers in all activities and programs. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who are interested in being part of a collaborative, inclusive work environment. For additional information regarding our school, please visit www.gltech.org.