25-122 Special Education Paraprofessional

Hopkinton Public Schools; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position involves providing instructional and emotional support to students, collaborating with educational teams, and contributing positively to the classroom environment. Applicants should possess an Associate's Degree or similar qualifications and be adept in both communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct assistance to improve daily life skills.
• Communication skills for effectively interacting with children and adults.
• Understanding of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and behavioral intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning per Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and redirect student behavior as per behavioral plans.
• Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Behavior Support

Education

Associate's Degree

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$22.82/hr - $24.21/hr

TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-Time (1.0); 2025-2026 school year (start date 8/25/2025); salary per collective bargaining agreement, and commensurate with experience (range $22.82-$24.21/hour)

LOCATION: Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

NOTE: More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement

It is the primary responsibility of all Paraprofessionals to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support and interventions to all students in all settings. Under the general direction of the Teacher, the Special Education Paraprofessional will provide classroom and student support by various means, dependent upon the needs of the students. The Paraprofessional collaborates with specialist(s) and classroom teacher(s) to deliver the necessary specialized instruction, curriculum modification and classroom accommodation needed for students to access curriculum frameworks. The incumbent contributes to the effectiveness of the teaching team using positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict management strategies, while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality. The Special Education Paraprofessional reports to the Principal, with overall guidance provided by the Learning Specialist(s) and the classroom teacher(s).

DUTIES

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provides overall support to the student(s) and classroom teacher(s) , based on the needs of the classroom and the students' Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable;
• Provides monitoring of student behavior as indicated on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP);
• Assists classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) in preparing for lessons and related materials;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress;
• Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly;
• Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum;
• If required, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care;
• Other duties, as required.
  
  

Qualifications

To be considered qualified, candidates must have/be:

• Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro exam;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• Experience with and willingness to provide direct assistance to students to manage personal care to improve daily life skills, if necessary;
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.
  
  

Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

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