BSU Transition Academy Paraprofessional

Brockton Public Schools; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockton Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the BSU Transition Academy, supporting students aged 18 to 22 in a college-campus setting at Bridgewater State University. You will shadow students auditing courses, assist with internships, and provide coverage for teachers as needed.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Special Education for High Schools, you will help students navigate campus life, travel training for public transportation, and coordinate with university staff and

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Brockton Public Schools special education teachers, Transition Team staff, and Bridgewater State University staff to support students (18+) with disabilities in navigating a college campus, auditing courses, and participating in internships
• Support teachers in travel training students to increase their ability to utilize public transportation to access school on the campus and job sites
• Work collaboratively with community partners
• Attend students’ college classes/meetings/internships/activities
• Provide support and coursework assistance to students
• Support students in self-advocacy in working with Bridgewater State University staff and internship supervisors
• Support students in gradually and safely developing skills toward independence
• Support special education teachers in managing individual student schedules related to classes and/or internships
• Attend professional development and trainings, as needed
• Work hours: 7:50 – 3:05 (Report to Brockton Area Transition Bat Center each morning and afternoon)

Skills

Experience working with students with,

Job description

BSU Transition Academy Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961539

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TO: All Paraprofessionals, Brockton Public Schools

FROM: Dr. Kathleen F. Moran, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

RE: Bridgewater State University and Brockton High School’s Next Step University Program – Paraprofessional

The Office of Exceptional Learning is seeking Paraprofessionals for students ages 18 to 22 in the Transition Program located at Bridgewater University. Paraprofessionals will assist special education teachers in providing support to students in the Next Step University Program located at Bridgewater State University. Paraprofessionals will shadow students who audit courses and/or participate in internships offered by Bridgewater State University and Brockton Public Schools. Paraprofessionals may also provide coverage for teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Brockton Public Schools special education teachers, Transition Team staff, and Bridgewater State University staff to support students (18+) with disabilities in navigating a college campus, auditing courses, and participating in internships
• Support teachers in travel training students to increase their ability to utilize public transportation to access school on the campus and job sites
• Work collaboratively with community partners
• Attend students’ college classes/meetings/internships/activities
• Provide support and coursework assistance to students
• Support students in self-advocacy in working with Bridgewater State University staff and internship supervisors
• Support students in gradually and safely developing skills toward independence
• Support special education teachers in managing individual student schedules related to classes and/or internships
• Attend professional development and trainings, as needed
• Work hours: 7:50 – 3:05 (Report to Brockton Area Transition Bat Center each morning and afternoon)

Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Education for High Schools

Compensation: According to contract. Additional compensation to be provided for traveling with students to and from the Brockton Area Transit BAT Center to Bridgewater State University.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $34 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• The Brockton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated. In order to better serve our students and the community, the District seeks to build a work force that reflects diversity of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical condition, and veteran/military status. We encourage all to consider employment opportunities within our school district. Brockton has an ongoing partnership with JET (Journey into Education & Teaching). “JET is a proven pathway to teaching for Paraprofessionals without a bachelor’s degree who want to become licensed classroom teachers in their urban community high needs schools.” Brockton Paraprofessionals who have two years of experience may be eligible to participate in this program. Please check out the JET website for more information: JET Journey into Education & Teaching (jetintoteaching.org)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaitlyn Fitzgerald , Special Education Coordinator
• 470 Forest Avenue
• Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]