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Form of workEducation Support Professional- CTE Child Care Program Location- Weymouth High School General Summary:The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of students with or without disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting the educator to achieve student success. This may include work with students on IEP goals, monitoring and documenting student progress, and regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers.
The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication. Specific Responsibilities: Responsibilities include assisting the head teacher with diapering, cleanup, playing with children, helping with feeding procedures and activities that occur in a Child Care setting.Teamwork and flexibility are a must for this position. Qualifications:Candidate must be EEC certified in infants, toddlers and preschool.Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, orHave at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, orHave met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeysFamiliarity with Special Education/IEPs preferredExperience with data collection/documentation preferredOther Skills and Abilities Required:Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructionsDemonstrate ability to maintain confidentialityStrong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programsAbility to exercise patience, tact and good judgmentAbility to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentialityAbility to succeed in complex and changing environmentEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school communityPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. At times may need to use physical guidance to assist students.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand.
The employee may be required to walk long distances; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of computers is required.
The employee will be required to respond quickly in the event of emergencies. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. There are often multiple adults engaging with students within the same environment.
The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public. May be required to work in the following environmental conditions: dusty, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:This position is classified as Non-Exempt.
Terms of Employment:184 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA) Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment based on successful completion of a background check pursuant to state and/or federal laws.
