POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional (*competitive salary)

LOCATION:  Wakefield Memorial High School 

QUALIFICATION: 

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred 
• Experience working with high school students with special education needs preferred, 
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills 

Wakefield High School is looking for a paraprofessional to work with students in grades 9-12 across academic areas. The main responsibilities will include supporting students on IEPs in their high school classes by ensuring accommodations are being implemented, under the direction of the content teacher and special education teacher. This posiiton is to start next academic year (September 5, 2023 is staff opening day). 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives
• Ensure the safety of students in all environments
• Assist in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior
• Assist the teacher in the collection of data
• Lead and/or support direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in inclusion settings
• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks
• Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with general education staff when assigned
• Other duties as assigned 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

SALARY: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule* 

*Unit C recently finalized a new contract with the School Committee, which includes a highly competitive salary compared to other school districts throughout MA. Starting rate per hour (step 1) is $22.71; step 5 = $24.58; step 7 = $25.58, etc. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.