ESP - Grade 8

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

Job summary

Stoneham Central Middle School in Stoneham, MA is seeking an ESP Grade 8 paraprofessional to support students under the direction of teachers and staff, including working toward IEP goals.

Duties include assisting in learning across content areas, supporting self-regulation and behavior, providing sensory supports, aiding communication with assistive tech, and helping with transitions and personal care as needed.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in 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, including sensory plans and breaks.
• Assist and support students in communication between peers and school staff, including use of assistive technology.
• Support students' transitions during arrival/dismissal and between subjects/classes; provide personal care assistance as needed.
• Other duties related to support of students as directed by Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with special needs

Dependability

Education

Education beyond high school diploma required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

ESP - Grade 8

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958933

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Job Description

ESP Grade 8 - 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]

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