27-47 Special Education Paraprofessional

Hopkinton Integrated PreSchool; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public School District's Preschool in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for a 0.9 FTE, part-time role starting 10/23/2026. Salary is per the collective bargaining agreement and commensurate with experience, ranging $23.51–$24.93 per hour.

The paraprofessional will provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to students, collaborating with teachers and specialists to deliver needed accommodations and interventions in all settings.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or completion of the ParaPro exam.
• Clear and effective communication with children and adults.
• Experience providing direct assistance to students for personal care as needed.
• Massachusetts DESE license in a related field is a plus.
• Ability to adapt support based on IEP/504 needs and classroom guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to students.
• Monitor and document student progress per IEP and Behavior Plans.
• Assist teachers with lesson prep and materials.
• Model and prompt strategies to help students access the curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with specialists and staff.

Skills

Communication

Personal care support

Education

Associate's Degree

ParaPro exam

Job description

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27-47 Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956395
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 23, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time(0.9); anticipated 10/23/2026 start; salary per collective bargaining agreement, and commensurate with experience (range $23.51-$24.93/hour)

LOCATION: Preschool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $23.51 to $24.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shannon H. Overdahl , Preschool Director
• PreSchool
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]