3 Paraprofessionals

Melrose Public Schools; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Roosevelt Elementary School in Melrose, MA. The role supports IEP goals and facilitates student engagement across classroom, recess, lunch, bus transitions, and other settings during the school day.

Starting salary is $26,371.70, with benefits per the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract. Qualifications include aptitude for the work and CORI/fingerprint checks; incumbents serve under ETF, special education liaison, teachers,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual or small group student supports under guidance of teaching staff in implementing IEP goals and behavioral plans.
• Provide student support services in all school environments under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, and principals.
• Support the academic program through reteaching, note-taking, data collection, and behavior support as part of IEP goals.
• Provide regular feedback to ETF/special education liaison on progress and challenges.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support learning experiences for identified students with IEPs and the broader group.

Skills

Aptitude for work

CORI fingerprint check

Job description

Paraprofessional

Melrose Public Schools Roosevelt Elementary School - Melrose, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939531

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessionals - Roosevelt Elementary School

Salary: Starting at $26,371.70

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check

Reports To: Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal;

Job Goal: To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills.

Work Year: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival).
• Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans).
• Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Must possess the ability to:
• Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison to support student engagement.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.
• Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs.
• Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day.

Specialty Area

• Passion for working with children/students.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Able to move with student from one school environment to another.
• Physical agility and strength, with Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or the ability to complete CPI training.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Applications are accepted through School Spring only.
• No phone calls please.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Venancia Cruz , Principal
• 253 Vinton Street
• Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]