About this role
Education Support Professional (ESP)- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Float
Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community educating over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12).
At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.
Our vision is centered on a school community where every student and adult feels valued, connected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Responsible To:
The CNA Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal and/or Administrator of Special Education and/or Assistant Director(s) of Special Education.
General Summary
The CNA Education Support Professional supports the individual needs of students with disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The CNA Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting with medical needs. The CNA Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families, and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (PreK-5) or Special Education Liaison (6-12), who will organize the direct communication.
Qualifications
- Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
- Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
- Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys, and
- Hold and maintain a license through the State of Massachusetts as a Certified Nursing Assistant, required
Specific Duties
- Support and assist students for physical, academic, and/or behavioral needs
- Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred
- Experience with data collection/documentation preferred
- Assist students with any healthcare needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Plan and/or 504 Accommodation Plan
- Provide students with learning support
- Monitor student progress and collect and document appropriate data regarding health, academic, and/or behavioral information
- Implement use of verbal and visual supports, model appropriate tasks, skills, and behaviors for student
- Use de-escalation skills and behavioral safety training skills (SafetyCare) as needed
- Participate in district-provided job-related training
- Support classroom teacher with classroom duties, as needed
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
- Ability to exercise patience, tact, and good judgment
- Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
- Provide support with other related duties as assigned by the Building Administrators or Classroom Teachers
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. At times, the employee may need to use physical guidance to assist students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people.
The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee may be required to walk long distances; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally, the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long-term use of computers is required. The employee will be required to respond quickly in the event of emergencies.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are often multiple adults engaging with students within the same environment. The employee is required to interact with the students, staff and the public regularly.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification
This position is classified as Non-Exempt.
Terms of Employment
183 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA)Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is based on successful completion of a background check pursuant to state and/or federal laws.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Unit D CBA