Long Term Substitute--Special Education Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Long Term Substitute--Special Education Paraprofessional--October 17-November 23
Rockland Public Schools Phelps Elementary School - Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job DetailsJob : 5929628
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 17, 2026
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Phelps Elementary School
2026-27 School Year
Paraprofessional Support In Special Education
Job Description:
The special education paraprofessional serves as a supportive assistant to classroom and special education teachers. Under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, the paraprofessional may assist with classroom management, collecting data, small group and individual instruction, coaching, monitoring, direction/redirection and, at times, physical support for students with special needs.
Job QualificationsParaprofessionals are expected to have attained a high school diploma or its equivalent, two years of post-secondary education or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of the “Parapro” or “Work Keys” assessment
Paraprofessionals should have prior experience working with children in a school setting
Preferred skills include second language abilities, experience working with special needs students and ABA strategies. RBT certification would be an asset to this program.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Assisting students in achieving academic and social successes
- Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
- Personal care
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education
- Teachers as well as related service staff
- Any and all other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Michelle Scheufele , Principal
- 1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
- Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
- Phone:
- Email: mscheufele
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