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Fort River Elementary School
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking full time para-educators to work at Fort River Elementary School to provide social, emotional, behavior and academic support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K through 6.
This position includes providing direct support and academic instruction to student(s) under the direction of a Special Education teacher, individually or small group, in the general education classroom or out of the classroom. It may also include supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self regulation, fine motor and/or sensory processing. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc.) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another.
Experience with or willingness to train in order to
- Effectively work with students to support their academic growth and progress
- Effectively work with students who may require behavioral de-escalation techniques, physical supports
- Collect data as outlined by students' individual programming and overseen by the teacher
Possess the following:
-Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
-Experience with a diverse population of students within a multi-cultural school / community
-Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to multi-task, be flexible and work within a fast paced environment
-Growth mindset and desire to learn
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to assist students perform tasks, speak to deliver instruction and behavioral directives, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may also be required to use physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.
Highly qualified candidates who are bilingual/bicultural are encouraged to apply
Welcome to Fort River Elementary School!
The mission of Fort River School is the development of each young person. We seek to ensure that every student is a successful learner, is fully respected, and learns to respect others. We seek to be a community whose central values are learning and caring, for young people and adults alike.
Job Requirements "The School Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities." Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis. Under the laws of MA the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that, if she/he is successful and is moving into another district, this transfer will result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective bargaining agreement.Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School System". We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel would help us in achieving this goal.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
2. Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every student, every day! We strive to attain high levels of student achievement for all of our students and we work to insure the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of all students. Describe how you will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and specifically, how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of every student, all students, every day.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Damany Gordon, Diversity & Equity Specialist
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Phone: 413-362-1872
Fax: 413-549-5907
Email: gordond@arps.org
Fort River Elementary School
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Job Details Job ID: 4251038 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled Posted: May 9, 2023 Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking full time para-educators to work at Fort River Elementary School to provide social, emotional, behavior and academic support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K through 6.
This position includes providing direct support and academic instruction to student(s) under the direction of a Special Education teacher, individually or small group, in the general education classroom or out of the classroom. It may also include supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self regulation, fine motor and/or sensory processing. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc.) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another.
Experience with or willingness to train in order to
- Effectively work with students to support their academic growth and progress
- Effectively work with students who may require behavioral de-escalation techniques, physical supports
- Collect data as outlined by students' individual programming and overseen by the teacher
Possess the following:
-Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
-Experience with a diverse population of students within a multi-cultural school / community
-Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to multi-task, be flexible and work within a fast paced environment
-Growth mindset and desire to learn
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to assist students perform tasks, speak to deliver instruction and behavioral directives, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may also be required to use physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.
Highly qualified candidates who are bilingual/bicultural are encouraged to apply
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Fort River Elementary School!
The mission of Fort River School is the development of each young person. We seek to ensure that every student is a successful learner, is fully respected, and learns to respect others. We seek to be a community whose central values are learning and caring, for young people and adults alike.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Amherst Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional and Pelham Public School Districts prohibits discrimination against employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic information and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment. Job Requirements "The School Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities." Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis. Under the laws of MA the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that, if she/he is successful and is moving into another district, this transfer will result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School System". We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel would help us in achieving this goal.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
2. Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every student, every day! We strive to attain high levels of student achievement for all of our students and we work to insure the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of all students. Describe how you will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and specifically, how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of every student, all students, every day.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Damany Gordon, Diversity & Equity Specialist
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Phone: 413-362-1872
Fax: 413-549-5907
Email: gordond@arps.org
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