Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional - SPARK

Brennan Middle School; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Middle School seeks a Paraprofessional Special Education for the SPARK program in Attleboro, MA. The role supports students with varying needs under certified staff, implementing lessons, data collection, and behavior support in grades 5 and 6.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, supervising lunch/bus/playground, and collaborating with the team to foster inclusive education. 2 years college credits or ParaPro equivalency preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with ABA principles.
• Experience with collecting data.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with staff.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assist with student self-care including toileting.
• Implement crisis/emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons with accommodations/modifications for individual student needs.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies for behavioral issues.
• Collects and records behavioral, social, and academic data as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff to support student success.
• Assists students with activities of daily living and self-care needs.
• Implements positive behavior support plans and tracks progress.
• Supervises non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, corridors).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

ABA principles

Data collection

Instructional support

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Student relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-care assistance

Crisis procedures

Education

2 years college credits or equivalent

ParaPro/ParaPathways assessment

Job description

Brennan Middle School seeks a Paraprofessional Special Education for the SPARK program in Attleboro, MA. The role supports students with varying needs under certified staff, implementing lessons, data collection, and behavior support in grades 5 and 6.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, supervising lunch/bus/playground, and collaborating with the team to foster inclusive education. 2 years college credits or ParaPro equivalency preferred.