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Job Title: Kindergarten SpEd Paraprofessional(s)Reports to: PrincipalOverview of Fitchburg Public SchoolsFitchburg Public Schools is a small urban district of 5300 students located in North Central Massachusetts. Located only 50 miles from Boston and 25 miles from Worcester, Fitchburg is situated in the North Central Massachusetts region of the state. As a Gateway City, Fitchburg continues its legacy of welcoming newcomers and Fitchburg Public Schools continues its mission in preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Fitchburg Public Schools has partnerships with Fitchburg State University, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Fitchburg Art Museum.

Fitchburg Public Schools believes deeply in the potential for every student to succeed and works tirelessly each day to create an anti-racist school environment that is built around high expectations, an inclusive and welcoming culture, and an expectation of excellence for all. Fitchburg's goal is to increase personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.Kindergarten Paraprofessionals work five (5) days per week and attend 3 professional development daysNote: If you have not taken the Parapro exam and are offered employment, the position would be as a substitute para until the employee passes the exam, at the current daily sub rate of pay. Visit the HR website for the Parapro letter/information: hr.fitchburgschools.orgQualifications: * Must be Highly Qualified status - Associate degree or Parapro Exam (directly working with a student).* Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs/bending often and walk.* Able to collaborate with multiple staff.* Knowledge of instructional support of students with special needs. * Experience working with students with special needs.* Previous experience in the area of support preferred.The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Responsibilities: * Provide supports to student(s) with or without disabilities. * Aide classroom teacher in the implementation of academic /social/behavioral needs.* Ensure the safety of students across all settings of the school day.* Assignments: program/classroom para OR 1:1 individual para and other duties as assigned by the administration.

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