Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
Location: Englewood
Description:
Supports students, including those with low‑incidence disabilities, autism, social‑emotional needs, and behavioral concerns, in various settings such as early education, inclusion, separate classroom or home. Service may be provided in 1:1 or small group interactions. Work schedule is assigned by the building principal and may change based on district needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
- Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
- Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives, behavior plans, and program books as directed by licensed staff.
- Supports the behavioral/social‑emotional needs of children by utilizing pro‑active, pro‑social problem‑solving skills.
- Provides assistance with equipment such as assistive technology.
- Assists with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
- Fosters student independence while supporting individual needs.
- Carries out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting; tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self‑help interventions.
- Assists in the lifting of students into medical equipment such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or required in the IEP.
- Maintains proper confidentiality of student records.
- Sets a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
- Supports students with toileting and/or other daily living skills such as feeding and cleaning.
- Conducts physical restraint when criteria are met to ensure safety of the student, in accordance with state regulation, district policy and restraint protocol.
- Wears protective clothing or equipment as required by the District.
- Implements behavior programs and/or program books developed by licensed staff including special education teachers, BCBA’s, and special education administrators.
- Follows behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.
Must be highly qualified, holding an Associate’s degree, two years of college, or a passing score on the Para Pro test. Knowledge of child development and at least 12 months of experience working with students with special needs is desirable.
Required Training (pre‑employment or post‑employment):- Discrete Trial Training and Naturalistic ABA
- Self‑Regulation and Social Skills
- De‑escalation, redirection and physical restraint
- Compliance monitoring
- Other training as deemed necessary or substituted by the District
Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch.
Compensation:Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association, $29.23–$35.80 per hour.
Job Contact:Katherine Tourgee, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Marguerite
E. Small Elementary School
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673
Phone:
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