Overview
Education Support Professional (ESP) (Para-educator) at Winchester Public Schools.
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Base pay range
$24.99/hr - $32.78/hr
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Team Player.
* Will have responsibilities for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including hygiene, feeding, and toileting as well as lifting/transferring students from wheelchairs.
* Supports students\' academic growth by teaching individuals and small groups.
* Takes initiative to plan activities that meet the development level of students.
* Assists in data collection from established plans.
* Engages in professional development to improve ability to meet all students\' needs.
* Promotes student independence, self-confidence, and development of social, organizational, and other critical skills.
* Provides positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to students.
* Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff.
* Demonstrates flexibility adjusting to changes in daily routines, needs, and administrative directives, policies and procedures.
* Works with students to resolve conflicts with one another as they arise.
* Develops a positive, workable rapport with students.
* Instructs individuals and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
* Assists in the tracking of student growth.
* Assists in preparation of the classroom for instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
* Monitors students\' safety and security.
* Performs other responsibilities related to the role of a General Education/Special Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional).
Qualifications
* Two years of higher education is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher, nurse and/or support staff.
* Ability to support and reinforce the teacher\'s expectations for students.
Supervision / Evaluation
* Supervised by the Building Administration, Special Education Supervisors, and Special Education Liaisons.
* Evaluated annually by the Building Administrators or Special Education Supervisor.
Physical and Environmental Demands
* Able to move with a student from one school to another.
* Physical agility and strength, with Safety Care Training (SCT) or the ability to complete SCT training.
Terms of Employment: 184 days
Salary Range: $24.99-$32.78 based on education and experience
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