Paraprofessional - Autism Program; High School

Paraprofessional - Autism Program (High School)

Wakefield Public Schools, Wakefield Memorial High School, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Job : 5841476

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma/GED;
  Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Experience working with high school students with Autism highly preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students with ASD.
• Provide direct support to students during classroom activities, ensuring accommodations and modifications are effectively applied.
• Facilitate social skills development by modeling appropriate interactions and supporting peer engagement.
• Support students with communication challenges using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools and strategies.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with classroom management by implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with the special education team, including teachers, therapists, and other paraprofessionals, to support student needs.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene, as needed.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and resources to support instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment by adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.63 to $33.10 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• HR Department, Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone:
• Email: HR