Elementary Educational Support Professional

Dedham-Public-Schools; Oakdale (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools in Dedham, Massachusetts, seeks an elementary educational support professional to assist students in grades 1-5, in inclusion and pull-out settings, for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role is full-time, minimum 30 hours per week, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off; candidates with a High School Diploma or GED are eligible, and MA SPED certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GER required; College degree preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred
• Experience with ABA methodology preferred

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and care for elementary students between grades 1-5 in inclusion and pull-out settings.
• Work with and support individuals or small groups of students with a range of abilities, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to support students across the curriculum.
• Ability to shift instruction and provide content specific and behavioral support and interventions.
• Ability to accept and implement directions
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed
• Support teachers through classroom assistance to facilitate student connection to curriculum and peer interactions
• Work collaboratively with other educational staff within the school and district

Skills

ABA methodology

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Educational Support Professional

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

For the2026-2027 School Year:

The Dedham Public Schools, home to America’s first tax supported, free public school,has an opening for an elementary paraprofessional.

This position is eligible for health insurance and paid time off (sick and personal days)

Dedham Public Schoolsseeks candidates who share our commitment to the advancement of students from underrepresented groups or who have been historically marginalized.

Dedham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dedham Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, military status or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Educational Support Professionals work a minimum of 30 hours per week and are eligible for benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GER required; College degree preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred
• Experience with ABA methodology preferred

REPORTS TO: School Principal

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support instruction and care for elementary students between grades 1-5 inboth the inclusion and pull-out setting.
• Work with and support individuals or small groups of students with a range of abilities, includingstudents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to support students across the curriculum
• Ability to shift instruction and provide content specific and behavioral support and interventions
• Ability to accept and implement directions
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed
• Support teachers through classroom assistance to facilitate student connection to curriculum and peer interactions
• Work collaboratively with other educational staff within the school and district

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the total school program
• Exhibit proficiency, dependability and punctuality in assigned duties
• Strive to improve professional competence
• Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students

Position Type: Full Time/School Year

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]