Paraeducator - Special Education

Para educator – 1:1 Special Education

Hudson Public Schools – Hudson, Massachusetts

Position:
Para educator – Department:
Building –

Reports to:

Principal – FLSA Classification:
Non‑Exempt – Professional Group:
Para educator Union – Revision Date:
July 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Para educators support a variety of positions throughout the school district. Para educators may support Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, School Psychologists, Librarians, Behavioral Program Teachers. Para educators work directly with one or more SPED Liaisons to support a student's IEP goals. Para educators may work closely with other school staff. This position is a 1:1 Special Education role.

$500.00 sign on bonus for Paraeducators who are hired in the 2025‑2026 school year! (see below for additional details)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the SPED Liaison and Teachers to implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) accommodations.
• Support students on IEPs to facilitate success in the educational setting.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and participation in classroom activities.
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Provide positive specific feedback to students. Facilitate small group and/or one‑to‑one instruction.
• Collect data in support of IEP goals, objectives, and/or behavior plans.

• Arrive at school promptly at assigned time.
• May be assigned bus duty, lunch duty, recess duty, hall duty, and/or other duties to monitor and assist students with transition.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Effectively communicate with students and other staff orally and in writing.
• May be required to assist with other duties as requested by the Principal.

• Ability to follow written and/or oral directions of the SPED Liaison, Teacher, IEP, and/or principal.
• Understand and uphold confidentiality requirements regarding student academic, special education, and medical records.
• Understand and fulfill responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter under state law.
• Understand and implement emergency preparedness procedures when circumstances require.
• Perform duties with awareness of District and Hudson Board of Education policies.
• Attend Professional Development programs as offered by the district.

• Public school environment with an acceptable noise level.
• May be required occasionally to meet multiple demands from several sources.
• Majority of the work is indoors. May be required to spend time outdoors supervising students during recess, emergency procedures, and special activities.

• Hudson Public Schools will make every effort to accommodate disability requirements as per ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
• Para educators may have duties which require the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, bend or twist at the neck or trunk.
• Para educators will need to use an IPAD, Chrome Book, or similar device.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post‑secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution,
• High School Diploma/GED and have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts‑endorsed Assessments:
  Parapro or Work Keys. Contact HR for more information.

• 10 month, 183 work days
• 3 personal days, 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• This is a salaried position…