Education Support Professional - PACE classroom [SY26-27]

Young World Physical Education; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe School in Malden, MA seeks an Education Support Professional to assist students with disabilities in a substantially separate classroom. You will work under a licensed Special Education Teacher with a focus on modified curriculum, social skills, and daily living skills, in settings from 1:1 to small groups.

Candidate should have experience with preschool/kindergarten children with/without disabilities, strong communication, and willingness to engage in curriculum training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff, and parents.
• Willingness to participate in curriculum training.
• Experience with preschool and/or kindergarten children with and without disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a substantially separate classroom for students with special needs under supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher.
• Support services to students in classroom, small group, or 1:1 settings.
• Assist with modified academic curriculum, social skills, and adaptive daily living skills goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum training willingness

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro or WorkKeys

Job description

Education Support Professional - PACE classroom [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools Beebe School - Malden, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5859387

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

The Beebe Community:

The Beebe School is driven by the mission of supporting and fostering an educational, communal environment that results in the development of students who are literate in all subject areas, experienced in current technologies, who think critically, behave ethically, lead healthy lives, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship in a multicultural society. The Beebe School is dedicated to the belief that all students are entitled to a high quality public education consisting of a rigorous curriculum with high standards and expectations for all students. Our staff strives to instruct students to be independent thinkers and enthusiastic learners. Students are encouraged to think deeply and critically about important ideas and problems across all content areas, effectively communicating their thoughts orally and in writing, developing an interest and deep understanding in mathematics, science, technology and the arts.

Our vision is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students to cultivate a lifelong joy of learning, achieve their academic potential, and engage as compassionate global citizens. We will continue to use our data (especially everyday data) to inform instruction and support in an effort to make all learning visible - to be a school where we embrace, respect, and learn from the diversity we strongly value. We strive to be a school where we all promote and value creative thinking, risk taking, curiosity, and perseverance. The Beebe School is a place where students’ academic, physical, civic, and social-emotional growth is fostered through the use of technology, inquiry, and 21st century skills.

Description

Seeking an Education Support Professional to work in a substantially separate classroom for students with special needs. The Education Support Professional will work under the daily direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher experienced in Intellectual disabilities, Autism, and other severe neurological disabilities. Seeking a candidate experienced in working with students to support services to students in a classroom setting, small group setting or 1-1 setting. Candidate must be adept at supporting students in the acquisition of modified academic curriculum, social skills and adaptive daily living skills goals set by the special education team.

Seeking a candidate with knowledge of whole communication methods, reinforcement schedules, curriculum modifications, and behavior management techniques. Candidate must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess at least one of the following:

• An associate's degree.
• 48 college credits.
• Must have taken and passed the ParaPro Assessment or the WorkKeys Assessment.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and an ability and willingness to work cooperatively with administration, staff, and parents. Candidates must be willing to participate in curriculum training. Experience working with preschool and/or kindergarten children with and without disabilities strongly preferred.

Reports to

Program Manager and Building Principal

Salary

Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' (page 30) Memorandum of Agreement Between The Malden Education Association And The Malden School Committee Units, A, B, and C for 2025-2028

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari-ann Murphy , Principal
• Beebe School
• Email: [e-mail]

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