Paraprofessional - Special Education

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative
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Paraprofessional
- Special Education Job Details Job : 5876090
Final date to receive applications: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Job Description SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of Paraprofessional. The Paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom management on a day-to-day basis by providing instruction and assists in the input/development of and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment and curriculum design, as well as supervision of students and ongoing parent contact.
Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing Para Pro test
* score required. Additional $1/hr each for obtaining/maintaining RBT and 7d School Pupil Transport certificates. Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs. Positive Behavior Support and/or ABA/RBT background strongly preferred. Candidate must be comfortable providing personal care and behavior support to students.
This is a School Year Position (184 days) plus a 5 week part-time summer program. Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Life Insurances, 457b/403b). This position qualifies for the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS). Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.
EOE

* Need to take the Para Pro exam? Contact Sherri Tetrault at  x130 Essential Duties

• Under the supervision of licensed staff, assist in the implementation of appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction, individual education plans and behavior intervention plans.
• Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student needs and interests.
• Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed.
• Develops awareness of inclusion procedures within the host school and maintains positive relationships and ongoing communication with the administrators and receiving teachers within host school.
• Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and student meetings if requested to do so by administration.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and skills consistent with current research and practice in education through in-services, coursework, evaluations, and online courses.
• Completes Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training with/without certification as assigned by supervisor.
• Drives program vans as needed for community activities.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration.
• Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines.
• Shows respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members.
• Implements all aspects of the educational day, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting.
• Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students.
• Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Shares in the overall everyday activities necessary for operation of the program (inventorying, ordering, tracking as necessary, suggestions for program improvement, etc.).
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed.
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $25 to $30 Per Hour
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