Specialized Program Paraprofessional-(BHS SY

Specialized Program Paraprofessional-(BHS) SY26/27

Brookline Public Schools Brookline High School - Brookline, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5793983

Final date to receive applications: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title:

District-wide Special Education Paraprofessional for Specialized Programs

• LAHB
• HOMEBASE
• RISE
• EXCEL
• BRIDGES

Administratively responsible to the building principal/Head of School.

Programmatically responsible to the Director of Special Education and/or Special Education Coordinator.

The Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) serve eight elementary schools, a nationally accredited preschool program and a nationally recognized high school. A qualified paraprofessional will work closely with an assigned special educator and/or classroom teacher, and will provide comprehensive direct care and instructional support to students individually and in small groups. In order to thrive in this role, the paraprofessional must be caring, compassionate, and committed to each student’s success.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of study at an institute of higher education, Associates of Arts (AA) degree or higher degree preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Completion of first aid and CPR training, with Certificate preferred.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention (Safety Care) preferred.
• Knowledge of disabilities related to specific program need.
• Ability to work as a team and maintain composure under potentially stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve while maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Ability to sit, stand, balance, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear required.
• Willingness to lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 75 pounds, including students, required.

• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum disabilities required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Willingness to participate and earn certification in Safety Care preferred.

• Experience working with students who have emotional impairments and mental health needs required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of programs such as Social Thinking and/or Zones of Regulation preferred.
• Willingness to participate and earn certification in Safety Care preferred.

• Experience working with students with language-based learning disabilities required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of evidence-based reading programs such as Orton‑Gillingham required.
• Participation in a ten‑hour Orton‑Gillingham Orientation required.

• Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities required.
• Experience and/willingness to job‑coach, work in a variety of community settings.
• Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Willingness to participate and earn certification in Safety Care preferred.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and faculty meetings and events as required.
• Model an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups and varied disabilities.
• Provide support to students in all elective and activities as determined by the IEP Team.
• Maintain professional documentation as assigned, including data collection for behavioral logs, academic tasks, etc.
• Participate in direct supervision and support of students by assisting with activities of daily living; toileting, feeding, etc.
• As assigned by the classroom teacher and/or special educator, work with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, and other education related activities.
• Ensure provision of accommodations and modifications in the general education setting as articulated in a current IEP.
• Assist the special educator and/or classroom teacher…