Paraprofessional

New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts’ only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th graders are full-time students on a college campus with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed, creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready. We support our staff with a wide array of professional development opportunities and coaching. As a teacher or staff member, you will have the opportunity to join in the development and fine tuning of our curriculum, school policies, and enrichment activities. At New Heights, we respect and honor all community members, their diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences. Under the immediate direction of the Special Education Teacher(s) and supervision of the Director of Student Services and Dean of Special Education, Paraprofessionals provide additional support/instruction to students. As integral members of the classroom instructional team paraprofessionals contribute to the effectiveness of the teaching team by using positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict management strategies, while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • monitoring hallways, study hall, etc.;
  • meeting with teachers;
  • modifying materials;
  • collecting data on students;
  • implementing behavior management plans;
• Provides overall support to the classroom teacher(s) and student(s), based on the needs of the classroom and the students’
• Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans;
• Provide additional instruction/support individually, small group and whole group settings;
• Assists classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) in preparing lesson materials;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning.
• Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress;
• Implement school wide and classroom safety procedures;
• Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly;
• If assignment requires, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care;
• Other duties, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to use or learn relevant technology (Google Classroom, Zoom, Etc.)