Special Education Paraprofessional

Hopkinton Public School District
Hopkinton High School – Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Full‑Time (1.0) for the 2026‑2027 school year. Salary per collective bargaining agreement, commensurate with experience (range $23.51‑$24.93 per hour). More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

• Provide social‑emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to all students in all settings.
• Assist with classroom and student support based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Monitor student behavior as indicated on IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Collaborate with specialists and classroom teachers to deliver specialized instruction, curriculum modification, and classroom accommodations.
• Prepare lesson and related materials as needed.
• Observe and record academic, behavioral, and social data to measure progress.
• Recognize when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seek guidance to adapt assistance.
• Provide verbal support, prompting, redirection, and modeling to help students access curriculum activities.
• Assist students with personal care as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree or successful completion of the Para Pro exam.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills with children and adults.
• Experience and willingness to provide direct assistance to students in managing personal care to improve daily life skills.
• Preferred:
  Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in a related field.
• Other qualifications deemed appropriate by the superintendent.

Salary range: $23.51 to $24.93 per hour, as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.