ESP/Para 2048 at SchoolSpring in Winchester, MA

Summary: Winchester Public Schools is looking for an Education Support Professional (ESP) to assist in the academic growth of students. The ESP will support individuals and small groups, engage in professional development, and collaborate with staff to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:
- Supports students’ academic growth by teaching individuals and small groups
- Takes initiative to plan activities that meet the development level of students
- Assists in data collection from established plans
- Engages in professional development to improve ability to meet all students’ needs
- Promotes student independence, self-confidence, and development of social, organizational, and other critical skills
- Provides positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to students
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff
- Maintains confidentiality
- Demonstrates flexibility adjusting to changes in daily routines, needs, and administrative directives, policies and procedures
- Works with students to resolve conflicts with one another as they arise
- May have responsibilities for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include those related to hygiene, feeding, and toileting as well as lifting/transferring students from wheelchairs
- Develops a positive, workable rapport with students
- Instructs individuals and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher
- Assists in the tracking of student growth
- Assists in preparation of the classroom for instructional activities as directed by the teacher
- Monitors students’ safety and security
- Performs other responsibilities related to the role of a General Education/Special Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional)

Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher, nurse and/or support staff
- Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of higher education is preferred

Required Skills: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Safety Care Training (SCT)