Impactful Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Salem Public Schools; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Intensive Instructional Paraprofessional at Collins Middle School in Salem, MA for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves assisting teachers in providing a high-quality education tailored to students with disabilities, with emphasis on safety, routine, and positive school culture.

Ideal candidates will read IEPs, support classroom instruction, and collaborate across staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 48 college credits or an Associate’s Degree, or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys.
• Safety-Care training or willingness to be trained.
• Minimum of one year experience with elementary-aged children.
• ABA experience is advantageous, but training is provided.
• Second language proficiency (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of assigned students' profiles and learning needs, read student IEPs and engage in related PD.
• Support and collaborate with general education and special education teachers on an ongoing basis.
• Reinforce lessons with individual or small groups of students.
• Assist with classroom management and supervision.
• Administer behavior modification programs/point systems under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers with accommodations and specialized strategies for instruction and skill reinforcement.
• Cover classroom during teacher absence.
• Escort and assist students throughout the building, on community-based experiences, during lunch/recess and on/off the bus.
• Follow directions of supervisors and assure safety of students at all times.
• Assist with acclimating students to technology and personal learning devices to access remote instruction.
• Attend district and building professional development and training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Associate’s Degree

Job description

Salem Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Intensive Instructional Paraprofessional at Collins Middle School in Salem, MA for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves assisting teachers in providing a high-quality education tailored to students with disabilities, with emphasis on safety, routine, and positive school culture.

Ideal candidates will read IEPs, support classroom instruction, and collaborate across staff.