Substitute Paraprofessional - Class 4 Specialist​/Behavioral Program

Substitute Paraprofessional – Class 4 Specialist/Behavioral Program

Whitman‑Hanson Regional School District – Whitman Middle – Whitman, Massachusetts

Job : 5741158

Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

June 1 – June 24, 2026

Position Title:

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL – Class 4 Specialist/Behavioral Program

Effective Date:
Includes any 1:1 paraprofessionals that are academic supporting a student

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certified
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Restraint Trained
• Assist with toileting
• Support students requiring de‑escalation, time outs, and/or restraints
• Support student on behavior intervention plans (BIPS) through data collection and reinforcement under the supervision of classroom teacher and/or BCBA
• Support Discrete Trial Training (DTT) under the supervision of classroom teacher and/or BCBA (includes Special Education, Regular Education, and Title I)

Paraprofessionals shall meet the requirements of a “Highly Qualified” paraprofessional as described in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The minimum qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent,
• An Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
• Evidence of completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; OR
• Evidence of completion of one of the formal Massachusetts‑endorsed assessments:
  Para Pro or Work Keys

Reports To:

Building Principal or Designee

The primary purpose of instructional paraprofessionals is to support both teachers and students in activities directly related to education. Essential functions include:

• Assist in the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of general or special education teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students and monitor progress.
• Provide support for identified students both inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities.
• Assist in administration of state/district wide assessments.
• Implement special strategies as required by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform all clerical duties as directed by supervisor.
• Manage student behavior under the direction of supervisor.
• Demonstrate personal career development through in‑service/other training opportunities as provided by the Whitman‑Hanson Regional School District.

• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, crisis prevention, etc.).
• Assisting students with transition to/from transportation.
• All other duties as assigned.

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Full‑Time

• Jennifer Kroese, Admin Assistant to Superintendent
• 610 Franklin Street
• Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
• Phone: (781) 618‑7000
• Email:
  Jennifer.
  
  Kroese