Lead - Paraprofessional (Soko) (Internal) (SY26-27)

Job Description Title: Lead – Paraprofessional (Soko) (Internal) (SY26-27) Reports to: Building Principal or Designee Job ID: 5694735 Application Deadline: Sep 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a paraprofessional in CPS who has worked 5+ years in the district and has experience training other new paraprofessionals in the district. A Para Lead will be someone who has demonstrated expertise as a paraprofessional and excitement to teach other paraprofessionals how to be successful in the role. Lead Para Responsibilities Train and guide new paraprofessionals to excel in the position Introduce the new paraprofessional to staff members and help navigate who to go to for various tasks Provide information on important dates/deadlines and guidance on other various topics related to the role Support with navigating technical issues Provide support for new paras who are in the first 2 years of employment during the school day (2 half-hour sessions per month) and up to 2 hours per month after the regular work day; the timeframe is designated by the Principal Keep a log of the number of paraprofessionals who consulted with the Lead para and the nature of the topics raised Track hours on timesheets and submit to the Clerk Attend 4-6 district-wide meetings throughout the school year Application Upload a letter of interest to the "documents" section of your application in TalentEd. Please specify the location you are applying for. Compensation Hourly rate for assigned time after school by the Principal. Lead Paras will also receive $100 per month during the school year (up to 10 months). Equal Opportunity Employer The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluation, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, religious affiliation, age, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards. (Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws). Contact Information Ingrid Colon 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education