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PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Crocker Farm Elementary School (learn more)
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Job Details
Job ID: 32141 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: October 29, 2009 Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
.We are currently seeking a part-time Paraprofessional for the district Preschool located at Crocker Farm Elementary School.

Responsibilities:
Support the instruction of preschool students with moderate to intensive special needs in the preschool setting at Crocker Farm Elementary School. Facilitate educational access for students who may have significant cognitive, social/emotional, behavioral, and/or daily living skills challenges. Work with individuals or small groups to implement teacher-prepared instruction, reinforce teacher-presented material,and guide students in assignment completion. Assist teachers in helping to maintain acceptable student behavior; organizing and maintaining class records and instructional materials; and maintaining written documentation. Attend in-service training programs as appropriate

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2


Equal Opportunity Employer
The Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Regional School District, The Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, political party, and disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.

Job Requirements
Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis.

Please direct references to: Amherst Public Schools, Human Resources Office
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002

References being sent directly from a referee may be sent to Rachel Bowen: bowenr@arps.org or by fax 413-549-6108.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
  • Associates degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

    1. Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School System". We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel would help us in achieving this goal.
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

    2. Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every student, every day! We strive to attain high levels of student achievement for all of our students and we work to insure the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of all students. Describe how you will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and specifically, how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of every student, all students, every day.
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

    Contact Information
    Michael Morris, Principal
    280 West Street
    Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
    Phone: 413-362-1600
    Fax: 413-362-1600
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