Special Education Inclusion Paraprofessional

Job Description

The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a caring, compassionate, and dependable paraprofessional to join our early elementary team. The successful candidate will work closely with the classroom teacher and/or special educator to provide instructional support and encouragement to students individually and in small groups. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the academic and personal growth of our young learners in a nurturing and collaborative school environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and support to students throughout the school day including passing periods, lunch, recess, etc
• Maintain a safe environment on the playground, observing students and scaffolding playground skills
• Support students’ ability to follow the classroom routine and assist with student engagement during large and small group instruction
• Provide positive and supportive learning experience for the students; and set and maintain consistent and constructive limits
• Provide instructional services under the direction of teachers and special educators, providing one on one or small group instruction
• Support young children’s social problem solving skills and behavior regulation throughout the school day
• Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of student educational programs, behavior management guidelines, and individual health plans
• Work with teachers and specialists to learn instructional/educational strategies as well as discuss student program and needs
• Support in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
• Actively participating in professional development opportunities, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives to continuously improve teaching practices and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Performing other duties as directed by school leadership

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is typically performed indoors in the school facility and offsite at field trips
• Moderate physical movement is required for the job
• The noise level in this work environment varies from quiet to very loud
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, run, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, balance, crouch, talk, hear, smell and see
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to modify instructions and provide prompts or redirection as needed.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and establish positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset and a willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school community
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a classroom or educational setting
• Completion of first aid and CPR training

Reports To

The Special Education Paraprofessional will report to the school building principal.

Additional Information

• The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
• The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
• All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment to work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the COVID-19 vaccination policy, please click here.