Cat. Paraeducator CARE Program

Cat. 3 Para educator PROJECT GROWTH Program

Plymouth Public Schools Plymouth North High School - Plymouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5925278

Final date to receive applications: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 24, 2026

TITLE:

SPECIALIST SUPPORT

CATEGORY 3 - PARA EDUCATOR

• 1. Highly Qualified as per DESE regulations.
• 2. Proven ability to work with children with a variety of abilities in a polite and friendly manner and relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
• 3. Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• 4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• 5. Must be trained/trainable in and maintain non-violent crisis intervention model.
• 6. A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
• 7. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building principal, Special Education administrator or designee, supervising Special Education teacher, related service providers, and/or general education classroom/specialist teacher(s).

• 1. To assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.
• 2. Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students and staff as well as providing classroom support to teachers and students.

• 1. Assists the classroom/specialist teacher as needed.
• 2. Work on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the teacher.
• 3. Assists in reviewing student work which is objective in nature and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• 4. Assists in the supervision of students during instructional activities and transitional periods.
• 5. Maintains confidentiality of student records and respects the confidential nature of the classroom and will refer to the classroom teacher if a problem arises.
• 6. Accepts work assignments with any student (s) in the classroom as designated.
• 7. Assists the supervising teacher in the setting and maintaining reasonable standards of behavior and performance.
• 8. Escorts children to and from transportation in a safe and responsible manner as directed by the supervising teacher.
• 9. Assists the supervising teacher in collecting data on student performance, goals and behavior.
• 10. Reports all student accidents and/or incidents to the supervising teacher immediately or as soon as possible.
• 11. Some clerical responsibilities as requested by cooperating teacher.
• 12. Attend TEAM meetings when requested.
• 13. Follows individual student safety plans, IEP’s, 504’s, health care plans, etc.
• 14. Works with students in a variety of school/classroom settings (small group, classroom, recess, lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.).
• 15. Ability to work independently and make good judgments “in the moment.”
• 16. Provides support and supervision throughout the entire school day (assemblies, recess, specialists, etc.).
• 17. Participates in regular professional development offered both in and out of the district as requested. (full-time para educators)
• 18. Exposure to aggression and/or bodily fluids is an expected outcome of this position.
• 19. Will assist students with activities of daily living as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.).
• 20. Performs such other duties or tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by immediate supervisors.

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