Educational Support Professional: GOALS Program

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Franklin Public Schools in Franklin, MA is seeking an Educational Support Professional for the GOALS Program at Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary School. The role provides direct instruction and embedded support to students with Autism in inclusion and dedicated settings, under the direction of the Building Principal and BCBA.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming, recording data, collaborating with GOALS team, adapting general education materials,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification required.
• Experience with children with Autism required.
• Must be warm, caring, respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children.
• Familiarity/training with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis required.
• Must pass CORI background check and CHRI fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned students in collaboration with other team members.
• Recording and summarizing data.
• Work collaboratively with GOALS team members.
• Modifying general education curriculum to meet student needs and insure successful inclusion experiences.
• Actively participate in on-going training.

Skills

Warm, caring demeanor

Strong desire to work with children

ABA principles familiarity

CRORI/CHRI background clearance

Education

Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification

Job description

Educational Support Professional: GOALS Program

Educational Support Professional: GOALS Program

Franklin Public Schools Lincoln Street 3-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933304
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Educational Support Professional: GOALS Program
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Lincoln St. 3-5 Elementary School
Reports to: Building Principal
Salary: As per FEA ESP Contract

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

General Description:
The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to work as an educational assistant in the GOALS Program at the Lincoln St. 3-5 Elementary School. The GOALS Program provides a constellation of services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program is designed to help children with Autism reach their full potential by providing direct instruction and embedded support in the areas of social skills, academic skills, behavior, language, self-regulation and communication across all environments. The students also receive highly specialized instruction within inclusion classrooms as appropriate. This work of the assistant is performed under the direction of administration, lead teachers and BCBA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned students in collaboration with other members of the team
• Recording and summarizing data
• Work collaboratively with GOALS team members
• Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student’s needs and skill level to insure successful inclusion experiences
• Actively participate in on-going training

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification
• Experience with children with Autism required
• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children
• Familiarity/training with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis required
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Lincoln Street 3-5

Lincoln Upper SchoolThe Lincoln Upper School is an elementary school in Franklin that will open its doors to third, fourth, and fifth graders in August of 2025.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristen Rea , Assistant Principal
• 500 Lincoln Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]