Long Term Sub: Paraprofessionals for District-Wide Program: RISE (Roland Hayes School)

Roland Hayes; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookline Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Sub Paraprofessional for the RISE program at Roland Hayes School in Brookline, MA. Under supervision of certified staff, you will provide 1:1 and small-group instructional support to students with disabilities.

This role requires collaboration with teachers and therapists, data collection, and involvement in activities across home, school, and community settings. Expected to meet IEP goals and support inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the field.
• At least 2 years prior experience with students with similar disabilities.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain BT certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services under supervision, 1:1 and small groups.
• Support inclusion in regular classroom settings as needed.
• Maintain daily notes and data on student performance and behavior.
• Assist with daily living activities and participate in team meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement strategies.

Skills

IEP goals communication

Instructional strategies

Disability knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

BT certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Long Term Sub: Paraprofessionals for District-Wide Program: RISE (Roland Hayes School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924425

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, the paraprofessional provides comprehensive direct care and instructional services for students with disabilities and functions as a member of the educational team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services under the direction of certified teacher and therapists, providing 1:1 instruction as well as preparation for classroom sessions
• When there is opportunity for a student to be included in the regular classroom setting, the paraprofessional will act as inclusion support in that setting to provide for consistency and support of student/s
• Liaison with team members involved in the education/treatment of the student
• Comply with all school policies
• Maintain professional documentation including daily notes to families, data collection of students performance on academics tasks, and behavioral logs
• Participate in direct supervision of students and assistance with activities in daily living, including toileting assistance as needed
• Participate in team meetings, classroom meetings and professional development sessions
• Work with teachers and therapists to learn instructional/educational strategies as well as discuss student program and needs
• Utilize time both before and after school to provide for the instructional components of the student's day, as well as meet any classroom needs as determined by the teache.
• Provide services to the student at school and in the home and community settings as required
• Provide support to students in all elective and recreational activities that may include swimming with staff support, yoga, dance, athletics, sports, drama
• Complete any other essential duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired

• Ability to effectively communicate student needs and progress towards IEP goals
• Knowledge of relevant instructional strategies
• Knowledge of disabilities related to the specific program need
• Knowledge of sensory and behavioral strategies
• Knowledge of child development theory
• Ability to use computers (word processing software, therapeutic/educational software)
• Knowledge of relevant equipment for instruction
• Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of facilities and equipment

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired

For the RISE programs: Working with students on the Autism Spectrum

Knowledge, expertise and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Experience with Discrete Trials Training

For the Therapeutic Learning Centers TLC

Expertise and Experience in working with students with social-emotional disabilities and mental health needs. Knowledge base with curriculum and practices such as as social thinking, zones of regulation

For the Adaptive Learning Center/Community-Based Programs

Expertise and Experience in working with students with multiple disabilities and developmental disabilities; knowledge, expertise and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis, experience with Discrete Trial Training. Comfort with hands-on care inclusive of support of tasks of daily living.

For the Language and Academic Home Base programs (LAHB)

Expertise and Experience in working with students with language based learning disabilities. Experience in working with evidence-based reading instruction methodologies such as Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood Bell as

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the field
• At least 2 years prior experience in working with students with similar disabilities
• Possession of or willingness to work toward obtaining a specialized certification such as the Behavior Technician (BT) certification

Conditions of Employment

• Fingerprinting and criminal background check

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is typically performed indoors in the school facility and offsite at student's home, community, field trips, or travel to off-site meetings
• Moderate physical movement is required for the job
• Moderate exposure to physical risk is anticipated
• The noise level in this work environment varies from quiet to very loud
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, run, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, balance, crouch, talk, hear, smell and see
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds
• Staff members who works with students with behavioral and social-emotional needs and disabilities may be subjected to student behaviors that include, but are not limited to, hitting, biting, kicking, scratching, hair pulling

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• c/o Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
• 333 Washington Street
• Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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