Posted 1mo ago

Anticipated Position - 1.0 PreK Paraprofessional

@ Wakefield Public Schools
Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States
$28-$33/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assist teachers, Support students
Requirements Summary:Supports instructional activities in preschool; lift up to 50 pounds; experience with young children; strong communication; team collaboration.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Paraprofessional will support classroom teachers in implementing instructional and developmental activities within an integrated preschool classroom. This role includes assisting with student learning, supporting personal care needs, and fostering social-emotional development under the direction of the classroom teacher. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, flexible, and committed to supporting young learners in an inclusive environment


TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
School Year 


SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with the Unit C salary scale 


REPORTS TO:
Erin Manzi, Principal, Doyle Early Childhood Center


QUALIFICATIONS:



  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and support toileting needs, including diapering and toilet training

  • Experience working successfully with young children, preferably in a preschool setting

  • Evidence of positive rapport with students, colleagues, and families

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills


PERSONAL QUALITIES:



  • Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented

  • Flexible, patient, and sensitive to diverse student needs


RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Assist teachers with classroom instruction and activities

  • Support students in inclusion settings and individual learning needs

  • Implement accommodations outlined in IEPs

  • Assist with feeding, hygiene, toileting, and social-emotional support

  • Observe, chart, and document student progress

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment