Paraeducator

Ipswich Public School District Paul

F. Doyon Memorial School
- Ipswich, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Position Type: Full-time Para educator (Instructional Support)

Number of Positions : 2 (December start)

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Program Manager

Position Overview

Ipswich Public Schools seeks two dedicated Paraeducators to join the team at Paul

F. Doyon Memorial School. Paraeducators work under the direction of classroom teachers and special educators to support student learning, independence, and success in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. These roles support both general education and special education students in inclusive classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with special and general educators to promote student independence across the curriculum and school activities.
• Assist individual students or small groups in mastering assignments, skills, and concepts introduced by teachers or special education staff.
• Support implementation of IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Assist with classroom management, behavior support, and supervision of students (including transitions, recess, lunch, and field trips as assigned).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet Massachusetts highly qualified para educator standards:
• Ability to pass CORI and national fingerprint-based background checks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting all learners.

Preferred:

• Experience working with elementary-aged children, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience supporting students with special education needs.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn inclusive practices, social-emotional learning strategies, and positive behavior supports.

This job is also posted in Ipswich Public Schools

Position Type: Full-time Para educator (Instructional Support)

Location: Paul

F. Doyon Memorial School, 216 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

Grades Served : PK–5

Number of Positions : 2 (December start)

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Program Manager

Position Overview

Ipswich Public Schools seeks two dedicated Paraeducators to join the team at Paul

F. Doyon Memorial School. Paraeducators work under the direction of classroom teachers and special educators to support student learning, independence, and success in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. These roles support both general education and special education students in inclusive classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with special and general educators to promote student independence across the curriculum and school activities.
• Assist individual students or small groups in mastering assignments, skills, and concepts introduced by teachers or special education staff.
• Support implementation of IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Assist with classroom management, behavior support, and supervision of students (including transitions, recess, lunch, and field trips as assigned).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet Massachusetts highly qualified para educator standards:
• Ability to pass CORI and national fingerprint-based background checks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting all learners.

Preferred:

• Experience working with elementary-aged children, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience supporting students with special education needs.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn inclusive practices, social-emotional learning strategies, and positive behavior supports.

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Adam Mullen , Principal
• Paul
  
  F. Doyon Memorial School
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