Flexible Paraprofessional: Social-Emotional Support Specialist

Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide); Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide) seeks a paraprofessional/flexible support specialist to work with students facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges, delivering short-term wraparound support and interventions to foster student success. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Preference for CPI/QBS certification and PBIS/ABA familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or related field.
• 2-3 years experience working with individuals with social-emotional and behavioral challenges in an educational setting.
• Strong verbal, written language and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term wraparound support for students with social-emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Implement social-emotional and behavioral interventions to support student success.
• Collaborate with a team across multiple elementary schools to support diverse staff and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

The Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide) seeks a paraprofessional/flexible support specialist to work with students facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges, delivering short-term wraparound support and interventions to foster student success. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Preference for CPI/QBS certification and PBIS/ABA familiarity.