1:1 Paraprofessional - Long-Term Substitute (Student Support)

Wareham Public Schools; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wareham High School in Wareham, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional to support a student for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.

The paraprofessional will collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and families to implement IEP strategies, assist with transitions, and help the student access general and special education environments, including community activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher required or equivalent ParaPro assessment (per MA requirements).
• Paraprofessional with 1:1 support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing general and/or special education environments.
• Implement strategies from the student’s IEP and behavior support plan.
• Support communication, social skills, self-regulation and problem-solving.
• Assist with transitions between classes and school/community settings.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Collect and communicate relevant data as directed by the educational team.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff and families.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Wareham High School in Wareham, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional to support a student for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.

The paraprofessional will collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and families to implement IEP strategies, assist with transitions, and help the student access general and special education environments, including community activities.