ESP - Grade 5

Stoneham Central Middle School; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneham Central Middle School is hiring an ESP Grade 5 paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs. The role works under teachers and school staff to advance student growth, including IEP goals, across content areas and routines.

The paraprofessional will assist with behavior plans, sensory supports, and communication using assistive technology, plus help with transitions and personal care as needed in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates dependability, initiative, responsibility, intuitiveness, and is well-organized.
• Ability to physically assist students; at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in learning across content areas in various group settings.
• Support students with self-regulation and behavior plans to maximize learning.
• Provide sensory support and sensory breaks as needed.
• Assist and support student communication including assistive technology usage.
• Support student transitions and provide personal care assistance when needed.
• Perform other duties related to supporting students as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Special education support

Behavior support

Assistive technology

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Assistive tech equipment

Job description

ESP - Grade 5

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913273
Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ESP Grade 5 - Central Middle School

Job Description: The paraprofessional will work under the direction and guidance of the special education/general education teacher, administration, and school-based personnel in supporting students growth and achievement including students' IEP goals and objectives.

• Assist students in their learning across content areas in individual, small group, and whole group settings.
• Assist students in self-regulation and management of emotions and behavior to maximize student learning including, but not limited to, implementing and supporting behavior plans and classroom management programs.
• Provide sensory support to students as needed. Sensory supports may include, but are not limited to, implementing and supporting sensory plans, providing students sensory breaks, and supporting students in the use of sensory equipment.
• Assist and support students in their communication between peers, school staff, etc. including the use of assistive technology.
• Support students' transitions during arrival and dismissal, between subjects/classes in school, and between activities. Provide personal care assistance to students including, but not limited to, toileting/diapering, feeding, physical lifting of students for hygiene and body positioning changes.
• Other duties related to support of students as directed by Principal.

Job Requirements:

• Education beyond high school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates dependability, initiative, responsibility, intuitiveness, and is well-organized.
• A desire to work with complex learners and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to physically assist students as assigned. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ruth Cronin
• 149 Franklin Street
• Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]