What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional Special Education 30 hours per week position at Higgins Middle School?
Paraprofessional Special Education 30 hours per week
- Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- CPI training (crisis prevention intervention training) must be successfully completed in the Paraprofessionals first year
- A high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associate's degree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.
- Ability to use or willingness to learn appropriate technology
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
- Salary: See school district website: Human Resources-Unit C payscale for hourly pay rate.
- Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement
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