High School Autism Support Paraprofessional Immediate Start

Wakefield Memorial High School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Memorial High School is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in the Autism Program at the high school level. You will assist the lead teacher with IEPs, provide direct student support, and help implement accommodations in classroom activities, while promoting social skills and effective communication.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will document progress, use AAC tools for communication, and help manage classroom behavior to maintain a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Associated Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with high school students with Autism highly preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students with ASD.
• Provide direct support to students during classroom activities, ensuring accommodations and modifications are effectively applied.
• Facilitate social skills development by modeling appropriate interactions and supporting peer engagement.
• Support students with communication challenges using AAC tools and strategies.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with classroom management by implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with the special education team to support student needs.
• Assist students with personal care tasks as needed.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and resources to support instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment by adhering to school policies.

Skills

Experience with ASD high school

Excellent oral and written skills

Education

Associated Degree or higher

Job description

Wakefield Memorial High School is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in the Autism Program at the high school level. You will assist the lead teacher with IEPs, provide direct student support, and help implement accommodations in classroom activities, while promoting social skills and effective communication.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will document progress, use AAC tools for communication, and help manage classroom behavior to maintain a safe, inclusive