Bulletin Instructional Paraeducator LINKS Program at Flaherty Elementary School

Bulletin 4647 Instructional Para educator at the LINKS Program at Flaherty Elementary School

Braintree Public Schools, Flaherty Elementary School – Braintree, Massachusetts

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• Job : 5830079
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Flaherty Elementary School is looking for an Instructional Para educator

A collaborative, creative, and compassionate para educator is needed to join our elementary school team. This position supports students within an autism program and works as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping students thrive academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. We are seeking someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, and is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• High School diploma required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children and/or students preferred

• Experience supporting students with autism and/or other disabilities
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports and strategies
• Experience with data collection and progress monitoring
• Experience supporting communication, social skills, and functional skills development
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Paraeducators support students in accessing curriculum, participating in school activities, and developing academic, social, communication, and functional skills. Responsibilities vary according to the needs of students and program assignments and may include:
• Reinforces and instructs learning with individual and small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher or specialist
• Adapts work or classroom materials under the direction of the classroom teacher or specialist; assists in observing, data collection, and the use of positive behavior supports including token economy systems, point charts, etc.
• Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and respect for student differences and high standards of conduct
• Supports the creation and maintenance of an inclusive, student-focused, and culturally proficient learning environment
• Maintains strict ethical standards of student and family confidentiality
• Assists the staff in maintaining appropriate school behavior and discipline
• Facilitates and supports student’s use of positive social interactions, coping skills, and self-regulation strategies
• Supervises students during school-day activities in common areas such as lunchrooms, hallways, playground, pick up, drop off, bus riding, and other central locations at the request of the building principal
• Follows directions and assigned responsibilities as directed by classroom teachers, special education teachers, specialists, and administrative staff
• Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to apply and generalize new skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Participates in professional development training as directed
• Assists with clerical duties as assigned by the building principal
• Demonstrates consistent and dependable attendance, and is punctual to both work and to job responsibilities; works collaboratively and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team

Join a caring team committed to helping students grow while fostering an engaging and supportive school community.

Salary:
Salary scale can be found in the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement's recent MOA:

Full-Time

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

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