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Holyoke Public Schools Student Support Para (PT) in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke High North BST-Student Support Para (PT) Job Description: Help with the day-to-day operations of supporting students in the building by positively interacting with them Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice staff and others. Help implement clear policies and protocols of the day to day school schedule Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with students, parents/guardians Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive regard for students and families. Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately. Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary. Qualifications: Associate\'s Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one?s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and workKeys) Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred Experience working in an urban setting preferred Experience working with diverse student populations preferred Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills Outstanding relationship skills are the most essential quality for BST Assistants. Ability to build trusting relationships with teenagers. Ability to remain calm while working with students who are angry or distraught is essential. Able to establish a supportive relationship while also maintaining high expectations for student behavior is essential. The belief that all students can succeed is essential, and the ability to help students believe in their own greatness is a great skill for this position. Great listener; understand the teenage mind; be accepting of people from all backgrounds and mindsets, and be compassionate yet firm. Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred) Primary Location HHS NORTH Salary Range PART TIME (10 MONTH) Shift Type Part-Time
