HS Special Education Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

Wakefield Memorial High School in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in grades 9-12 across academic areas. You will assist with IEP accommodations under the direction of the content or special education teacher.

Responsibilities include data collection, supporting direct instruction, ensuring student safety, and collaboration with general education staff. Requires associate degree or higher and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher required.
• Experience working with high school students with special education needs preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives.
• Ensure the safety of students in all environments.
• Assist the teacher in the collection of data.
• Lead and/or support direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in inclusion settings.
• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
• Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with general education staff when assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Job description

HS Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963864

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Experience working with high school students with special education needs preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills

Wakefield Memorial High School is looking for a paraprofessional to work with students in grades 9-12 across academic areas. The main responsibilities will include supporting students on IEPs in their high school classes by ensuring accommodations are being implemented, under the direction of the content teacher and/or special education teacher.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives
• Ensure the safety of students in all environments
• Assist the teacher in the collection of data
• Lead and/or support direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in inclusion settings
• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks
• Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with general education staff when assigned
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

SALARY: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.63 to $33.10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]