Paraeducator

AVC is looking for Paraeducator(s) to join our team in supporting students in our REACH and Evolution Programs. Position(s) may be assigned to one location/classroom or may float to multiple locations/classrooms: Are you ready to build meaningful connections with students who will inspire you daily? Are you looking for a job with joy, growth, and connection?

Do you value working with young people, their families & a team of teachers, paraeducators, nurses, therapists & a clinician? Are you interested in making education accessible for youth with complex health and learning needs? Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts.

Our services include school programs, wraparound services, transportation services, professional development, cooperative purchasing and consulting. We are seeking Paraeducators for our REACH and Evolution Programs! AVC’s Reach is a program designed to meet the diverse physical, medical, and learning needs of students ages 3-18.

AVC’s Evolution Program is a transition program for students 18-22 of age with a range of physical and mental health needs. There is also a potential opportunity to float between the programs depending on the need. We’re looking for a candidate who aligns with the values of our organization, someone that is responsible, compassionate, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced, non-traditional, collaborative environment and who believes that student’s needs (academic, social, emotional) should be at the center of our work and ever changing.

Paraeducator Role Overview: Job Responsibilities: The Paraprofessional at AVC supports the overall programming and services in order to maximize the safety and learning goals within the classroom. Paraeducators will engage in 1:1, small group, and or whole group engagement opportunities. Paraeducators are needed to perform the following roles and additional other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Ideal candidates have: Experience working in schools, nonprofits, human service organizations. Flexibility, responsibility, and follow through. Teamwork skills - including navigating conflict. Ability to seek and provide clear and direct feedback. Bilingual or multilingual is a plus. Ability to thrive within a team while also being able to work independently.

Valid driver's license, safe driving record and ability to transport students in AVC vehicles/vans (preferred). Physical ability to execute job responsibilities that include transferring, lifting, or shifting students or equipment, and managing equipment. Competitive Benefits include: Compensation is competitive within the public school employees sector.

Hourly pay range: $22.76-$37.04 Paid leave: 10 sick days and 3 personal days per year. $1200 Tuition Reimbursement. $1500 Stipend (only for paras) that can be used flexibly (tuition, cash, insurance, etc). School-year, 185 day position with a 7 hour reporting day. Additional hours and compensation available for summer school service.

75% health insurance premiums covered by AVC (High Deductible Health Plan

• HDHP). With HDHP
• AVC offers Health Savings Account (HSA) and contributes 50% of deductible to HSA. Participation in MA state pension systems. Voluntary benefits: Life, Short-term, Long-term Insurance; Dental. For more information and to apply http://www.avcollaborative.org/employment .