Position Title

Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$22.50/hr

Job Description

Commencing September 2024

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist provides support and empowerment for BOCES Teacher Aide's and School Monitors, both critical members of the special education team, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be successful. The work involves conducting training courses, building team pride, providing guidance on activities designed to support and enhancing BOCES paraprofessional workforce, and developing new strategies and plans for an improved learning experience and to better serve the students. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent with leeway allowed for the exercise on independent judgment. Does related work as required.

• Performs new employee onboarding and orientation
• Coordinates and facilitates required training
• Develops and implements ongoing professional development programs, workshops, training procedures and resources
• Conducts monthly Building Team meetings
• Consults with principals regarding students and training needs
• Prepares and maintains reports
• Creates goals and encourages teamwork for paraprofessional employees
• Good knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of developing and conducting staff development and training programs
• Ability to communicate effectively

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of an Associate's Degree* and two years of experience working as a Teacher's Aide or School Monitor in a public school; OR
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma and four years of experience working as a Teacher's Aide or School Monitor in a public school; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of A) and B) above.

*NOTE: Candidate degree must have been awarded by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Per regulations of the Commisioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is needed.

Application Procedure

• Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested -all sections are required.  If information is unknown please enter "n/a" or "0000000000" where appropriate. 

• Please note that after you complete your registration on our  online site (Recruitfront), YOU MUST APPLY for any positions you are interested in. Your Recruitfront Registration alone is NOT an application for employment with Broome-Tioga BOCES.  You must apply to a specific job number/job title after completing the first step of registration.  You will receive a confirmation email after you have completed your application properly.

Job Category

Office Support Staff

Job Location

Education Center

Additional Information