Student Support Paraprofessional (2 positions) bei Holyoke Public Schools

Job Description:

• Assist with redesigning the Student Support Room 
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Support Room
• Maintain a welcoming and therapeutic physical space
• Implement social-emotional and restorative justice curriculum and assist with its design
• Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice staff and others.
• Co-design, communicate and implement clear policies and protocols
• Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with  parents/guardians
• Develop individual plans with students to address the issues that led to their referral
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements.
• Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive regard for students and families.
• Teach self-regulation skills and self-care strategies to identified students.
• Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately.
• Employ relationship and counseling skills effectively.
• Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary.
• Participate in, and help to facilitate when appropriate, training and support for school staff
• Supervise interns and volunteers as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years experience working with at-risk youth doing social-emotional development work required
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong de-escalation and care planning skills
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply