Paraprofessional; Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Frontline Applicant Tracking - The Shore Center / Bayshore Jointure Commission

The Shore Center, a public school for children with autism, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full‑time special education 1:1 paraprofessional position for the 2026‑27 school year.

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders a plus, but not necessary
• Experience as a paraprofessional or instructional aide a plus, but not necessary
• Dedicated to helping students with special needs succeed
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in communication, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take direction
• Professional development provided

Annual salary range from $32,336 to $33,791. Single medical, prescription, and dental benefits (eligible after 60 days). Paid sick and personal days.

Reports to:

Principal, Vice Principal, or other appropriately certified staff member as designated by the Superintendent.

• Assists the student(s) to whom assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, toileting, etc. when necessary.
• Accommodates the special needs of student(s) with physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental disabilities, providing supplemental services as necessary.
• Ensures student(s) are safely placed on the bus at the start and end of the day when necessary.
• Assists in implementing unique intervention strategies to manage aggressive student behavior.
• Supports the special education teacher in providing a student(s) with equal access to district‑adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions, and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals.
• Assists in implementing instruction necessary for assigned student(s) to meet IEP goals.
• Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide an optimum learning environment, implementing established discipline practice and policy.
• Assists in evaluating student performance by administering informal assessments.
• Collects data through assessments or observation on student academic and behavioral progress.
• Assists with preparation of, and works with, specialized instructional materials.
• Observes and reports unsafe working conditions.
• Duplicates and assembles instructional materials using office equipment, computers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Assists student(s) appropriately when the student is physically challenged.
• Provides supervision to special education students during non‑instructional periods.

• Maintain required documents, records, and files.
• Maintain inventory of special education books, supplies, and equipment in the classroom.
• Assist in the maintenance of student files and retrieval of pertinent information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Teacher, Superintendent, or their designee.

Terms of Employment:
Full‑time, 10‑month term.

Equal Opportunity Employer.