Education Support Professional- Special Education Job Weymouth area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Education Support Professional
- Special Education

Weymouth Public Schools Ralph Talbot Elementary School - Weymouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5951289
Final date to receive applications: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Program Support, Inclusion, One to One, Instructional Support

Job Description

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community educating over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12).

At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Our vision is centered on a school community where every student and adult feels valued, connected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Responsible To:

The Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or
Associate Principal and/or Administrator of Special Education and/or Assistant Director(s) of
Special Education.

Qualifications:

Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
Have at least two years of post‑secondary education that is equivalent to at least
48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed
Assessments:
Parapro or Work Keys
Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred
Experience with data collection/documentation preferred

General Duties:

The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of students with or without disabilities in a calm and non-reactorary manner. The Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting the educator to achieve student success. This may include work with students on IEP goals, monitoring and documenting student progress, and regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers.

The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Specific Duties:

Support and assist students for physical, academic, and/or behavioral needs

Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans

Manage aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de‑escalation and safety skills, and apply programmatic safety training skills as needed (ie. CPI/Safety Care)

Toileting/Diapering Students

Provide a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction

Monitor student progress, collect and document appropriate academic and/or behavioral data

Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students, model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students

Accompany student throughout the day, as needed, for all classes, services, recess, student lunch time, and any other times required (based on requirements as delineated in the IEP or 504)

Support classroom teacher with classroom duties, if necessary

Facilitate, collaborate and communicate between classroom teachers and special education liaisons regarding the needs of the students served.

Participation in district provided job related training

Any other duties as assigned by the Building/Special Education Administrators

Other

Skills and Abilities

Required:

Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally…