Paraeducator IA​/Kindergarten Assistant

Job Information

Date Posted: 6/15/2026

Location:

Station Avenue Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch.

Per the collective bargaining agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website.

Supports students—including those with low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns—by performing a variety of instructional tasks alongside teaching staff in kindergarten, related arts, recess, and cafeteria settings.

• Discuss assigned teaching centers with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction efforts.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching materials.
• Present content to students using a variety of methods and techniques.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Participate in training.
• Provide direct instructional support to students with and without disabilities.
• Implement and/or adapt modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collect data regarding students' performance as directed by licensed staff.
• Support the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro‑active, pro‑social problem‑solving skills.
• Assist in the support of special education students with equipment (e.g., assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Work may include assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA), and data collection.
• Assist in the lifting and/or toileting of students into medical equipment such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Supporting toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job.

• Participate in annual trainings for blood‑borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi‑pen use, and kindergarten curriculum.
• Must be highly qualified with an associate's degree, two years of college, or a passing score on the Para Pro test.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months of experience working with young students.
• Provide a copy of transcript if possessing an associate's degree or higher.
• All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring.

Valerie Kelly, M.Ed., Principal
Station Avenue Elementary School
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone:

Postings current as of 6/18/2026 2:02:27 PM CST.

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