Bulletin 2535 Instructional Paraeducator for English Learners (Elementary) presso Braintree Public Schools

Braintree Public Schools is looking for instructional paraeducators to work with Newcomer English Learner students in grades K-4.

Qualifications: High School diploma or higher required. 

Reports to: Director of English Learner Education

Performance Responsibilities: Paraeducators who engage in the support of Newcomer English Learner students accessing the curriculum, school activities, and social, emotional, behavioral needs.

1. Support English learners by reinforcing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that encourages engagement, language learning, and positive behavior expectations
2. Reinforces and instructs learning with individual and small groups of English learner students under the direction of the classroom teacher and English Learner Education teacher
3. Assists staff in implementing social, emotional, and behavioral supports and interventions (i.e.: behavior plans)
4. Adapts work of classroom materials under the direction of the classroom teacher and English Learner Education teacher
5. Assists in monitoring student progress, observations, and data collection
6. Demonstrates dependability, integrity, respect for student differences, and high standards for conduct and learning
7. Supports an inclusive, student-focused, and culturally responsive and sustaining learning environment. 
8. Displays cultural awareness and sensitively to the unique needs of English learner students
9. Maintains ethical standards for student and family confidentiality
10. Assists staff in maintaining and reinforcing appropriate school behavior
11. Facilitates and supports students' use of positive social interactions, coping skills, and self-regulation strategies
12. Follows the directions and assigned responsibilities as directed by the ELE teacher and ELE director
13. Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to apply and generalize new skills
14. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills that promote collaboration and cooperation as part of an interdisciplinary team
15. Participates in professional development and training sessions
16. Demonstrates consistent and dependable attendance and is punctual to both work and job responsibilities