Impactful Special Education Paraprofessional — Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Melrose Public Schools Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, Massachusetts is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional from August 31, 2026 to November 25, 2026, with a daily rate of $110.00. Position is part-time and duties involve supporting students with IEPs under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with individual or small group supports, data collection, and implementing behavior plans. COB with ETF/Principal and classroom staff. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check

Responsibilities

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival).
• Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans).
• Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal.

Skills

Aptitude for work

Job description

Melrose Public Schools Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, Massachusetts is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional from August 31, 2026 to November 25, 2026, with a daily rate of $110.00. Position is part-time and duties involve supporting students with IEPs under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with individual or small group supports, data collection, and implementing behavior plans. COB with ETF/Principal and classroom staff. Open until filled.