Collaborative-Wide Floating Paraprofessional

South-Coast-Educational-Collaborative; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Educational Collaborative in Swansea, MA seeks a Collaborative-Wide Floating Paraprofessional to provide paraprofessional coverage and student support across SCEC programs, traveling between locations as needed. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and students with academic, social-emotional, and daily living activities, implementing IEP accommodations, and maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or higher and willingness to travel among multiple

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher required or ParaPro Certification.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certifications within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Demonstrated ability to support a therapeutic, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional coverage and student support across SCEC programs.
• Travel between SCEC program locations and adapt to daily staffing needs.
• Assist with classroom coverage and support during staffing shortages.
• Support students individually and in small groups under supervision.
• Implement IEP accommodations and behavior support plans as directed.
• Collect and record student data and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, nurses, and administrators.

Skills

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Collaboration

Behavior support

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

CPR/First Aid

CPI Certification

7-D License

Job description

Collaborative-Wide Floating Paraprofessional

South Coast Educational Collaborative South Coast Educational Collaborative - Swansea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Various Middle School Programs as assigned - Swansea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Various High School Programs as assigned - Swansea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Various Elementary locations as assigned - Swansea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941154

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Provide paraprofessional coverage and student support across SCEC programs based on daily staffing and program needs as directed by the sub coordinator.

Travel between SCEC program locations as assigned and demonstrate flexibility regarding daily work location and responsibilities.

Provide classroom coverage and assist programs experiencing temporary staffing shortages or increased student-support needs.

Support students individually and in small groups under the direction of teachers, Teacher Leaders, and/or Program Administrators.

Implement student IEP accommodations, modifications, behavior support plans, and other individualized supports as directed by appropriate professional staff.

Assist students with academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, vocational, and/or daily living activities, depending upon the program and students being supported.

Maintain respectful relationships with students and use proactive strategies to support regulation, engagement, and successful participation in the school day.

Provide supervision and support during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, community-based activities, vocational experiences, and other school activities as assigned.

Assist students with personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, or other activities of daily living when required by the needs of the students in the assigned program.

Follow all student-specific health, safety, behavioral, and emergency protocols for the program in which the employee is working.

Collect and record student data as required.

Maintain student confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Work collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, nurses, administrators, and other paraprofessionals.

Become familiar with the routines, expectations, and safety procedures of multiple SCEC programs and adapt quickly when moving between programs.

Perform other duties consistent with the paraprofessional role as assigned by the Program Administrator or SCEC administration.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $28,449 to $49,365 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to South Coast Educational Collaborative

South Coast Educational Collaborative (SCEC) conducts education programs and services that complement and strengthen the school programs of member districts and increases educational opportunities for all children. Through collaborative efforts, cost efficiencies and program effectiveness are maximized.Our Core values:All human beings are capable of learning throughout their lives.The ultimate goal at SCEC is for students to participate and contribute as fully as possible in the communities in which they live.The family context and family-school collaboration are essential factors in supporting a student's learning and development.The focus of all members of the SCEC community is on teaching and learning with continuous improvement of the conditions necessary for optimal teaching and learning to occur.Mutual respect and collaboration are expected and infused into all working partnerships.Staff productivity, especially team productivity, means exceeding expectation for student learning, increasing team efficiency, and enhancing individual team members' professional growth., , ,

Job Requirements

• An Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited College or University, or pass ParaPro Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current. Certification in Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current. Demonstrated ability to be agile in dealing with agility. Commitment to Deeper Learning and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) as demonstrated by personal and professional development. 7-D License within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep license current Demonstrated ability to implement and manage a therapeutic and engaging learning environment for students who present with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, communication challenges, medical needs, cognitive and learning disabilities, and self-regulation, as well as students on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). This is a collaborative-wide position and is not assigned to one specific SCEC program or classroom. The Floating Paraprofessional will be assigned to programs based on daily staffing and student needs and must be willing and able to travel among SCEC program locations. Assignments may vary from day to day and, when necessary, during the school day. The successful candidate must be flexible, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable supporting students with a wide range of learning, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lynette MacNeil , Director of Payroll & Human Resources
• 2201 G. A. R. Hwy
• Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]