Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Rockland Public Schools Phelps Elementary School - Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935973

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

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.

Paraprofessionals 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.

• 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

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• 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