Special Education Aide
About the Employer
Job Summary
Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
Responsibilities
• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group
• Utilize various strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Requirements
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Salary: see School District website: Human Resources-Unit C Pay scale for hourly pay rate.
Qualifications
• CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training) must be successfully completed in the paraprofessionals first year
• High school diploma or equivalent; and an associate’s degree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts Endorsed Assessment: Paraprofessional or WorkKeys.
• Ability to use or willingness to learn appropriate technology
Desired Skills
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement.
About Our School
Peabody is a gateway city: a midsize urban center that anchors regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our school district.
Mission Statement
We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event-changing world.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the public schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities. The committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the school department.