Paraeducator Ia/Out-Of-School-Time Assistant

Position Type:
Paraeducators/Paraeducator IA/Out-of-School-Time Assistant
Date Posted:
8/29/2023
Location:
Ezra H. Baker Innovation School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
09/06/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledHOURS: 1 Afternoon position available 3:30-5:00 & 2 Morning Positions 7:30-9:10
COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website.
All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.
Allparaprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The finalpathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment. Information regarding the process can be found HERE. Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at (508) 398-7611.
SUMMARY: Organizes and leads activities of school-aged children in before and after school child care programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Organizesandparticipatesingames, reads with children, provides the opportunities for various arts and crafts and homework help.
• Superviseschildren indoors and outdoors.
• Supervisesbreakfast and afternoon snacks routines.
• Communicateswith parents.
• Implimentsschool safety protocols for pickups and drop offs.
• Helpschildren develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away personal belongings.
• Know and implement developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Know the health and safety risks of children in the program.
• Maintainsprivacy and confidentiality of students.
• Sets a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Supportsthe toileting and daily living skills can be an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working as a teacher assistant, daycare provider, or school volunteer working with children preferred.
• Must be reliable, dependable, a team player, and flexible.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Ability to carry out direction.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:
Patricia McKenzie, Principal's Secretary
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
810 Route 28
West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670
Phone: (508) 398-7690