Preschool Paraprofessional

Preschool Paraprofessional Swampscott Public Schools Central Office - Swampscott, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Swampscott Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 4351237 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 20, 2023 Job Description Please Note: This position is located in the Nahant Public Schools, and not Swampscott Public Schools. Please contact the Director of Special Education of Nahant to schedule an interview. Mary DiGuardia, View email address on click.appcast.io The Executive Functioning Coach plays a vital role in the success of a student participating in the Salem State University MAICEI Program. This position will have the Executive Functioning coach work as a support person for their students. The EF Coach helps the student to participate in campus clubs and activities, provides in class support as well as assistance in completion of class assignments by helping the student to access peer tutoring, writing center and math lab and other on campus resources. The EF Coach will also support this student at an internship position 2-4 hours per week. This is a 15 hour per week position. The ideal candidate shall possess the following qualifications: Paraprofessional or 1:1 experience working preferably in special education. Experience in postsecondary education (maybe as a student). Strong and tactful advocate for young adults embarking on adult life. Able to work flexible hours, college calendar and be on campus at Salem State University. Ability to communicate in a positive manner and relate to students, college faculty/staff, high school staff and families. Ability to work independently including taking initiative, being dependable and responsible. Assist students in accessing campus resources including computer labs, Math Lab, Writing Center, Library Resources, student life, SSU Police, Gassett Fitness Center. Help students plan and practice personal safety techniques, self-advocacy and assertiveness skills, and social skills, allowing students to be as independent as possible in the college environment. Assist students in travel training. Complete all logs and paperwork as assigned by high school liaison. Work with assistive technology to develop learning strategies to assist students. Assist students at their internship opportunities on campus and in the local community. Review and encourage use of educational accommodations for those students taking classes for credit and/or make appropriate curriculum adaptations to fulfill course requirements for audit status. Strategize with the student on how to communicate with faculty regarding educational plans, attendance, and fulfillment of credit/audit status. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.43 to $23.77 Per Hour Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool; Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Equal Opportunity Employer The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability. Job Requirements Position requirements are encompassed in the qualifications listed above. Contact Information Mary DiGuardia, Director of Special Education Johnson Elementary, Nahant Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr