Paraprofessional Special Education Inclusion - Brennan Special Education

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026 (with orientation days prior)

General education and special education staff work collaboratively to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Services are delivered in a variety of models including: push‑in, small group, 1:1, and pull‑out emphasizing academic skill development including reading, mathematics, written language, expressive/receptive communication, problem‑solving and organization.

Under the direct supervision of certified staff members, assist professional staff with students in the classroom to meet academic and social/emotional goals and objectives and implement positive behavioral supports.

• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing academic, social/emotional, and behavioral skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with individual, class, and school wide positive behavioral supports to support a safe learning environment.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist professional staff in data collection: academic, behavioral, and adaptive skills.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus transitions, passing time in corridor, and other related noninstructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Construct, copy, and distribute materials as needed.
• Assist teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student evaluation team as needed.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience working with students with disabilities, including learning, communication, and emotional needs.
• Data collection experience.
• Safety care or CPI training.
• Highly Qualified: 2 years college credits or equivalent or passing score of the Para Pro Test.

Full‑Time

Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement – Salary Range: $32,266 to $47,397 annually.