What are the responsibilities and job description for the Belmonte Upper Elementary Paraprofessional position at Saugus Public Schools?
Statement of Duties: Assists in the teaching process and works directly with children under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher or Special Needs teacher in class support. Possibility of assisting in toileting of individual students. Possibility of physically lifting and physically assisting students. Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Saugus School Committee.Qualifications: * Experience and desire to work with students who have social/emotional/behavioral challenges.Prefer prior experience with students in a school or similar setting.Meets criteria for paraprofessionals as established by MA DESE (DOE) Standards; minimum of Associates Degree Or 48 credit equivalent or Highly Qualified according to District standardsSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Works under supervision of teachers who are responsible to the Building Principal and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services
