Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis-Yarmouth-Regional-School-District; Englewood (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant for Marguerite E. Small Elementary School in West Yarmouth, MA.

The role involves direct instructional support for students with disabilities and collaboration with the special education team. The position requires meeting certification requirements, a minimum of an Associate's degree or 2 years of college (or ParaPro test), and completion of necessary trainings.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification desirable.
• Participation in annual trainings (bloodborne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen).
• Must be highly qualified as defined by district policy.
• Associate's degree or 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or a separate setting.
• Implement modifications and accommodations as directed by licensed staff.
• Collect data on students' goals/objectives as required.
• Support behavioral and social-emotional needs of students.
• Assist with equipment and daily living needs as required by IEP.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Safety training

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college

ParaPro test passing

Job description

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Marguerite E. Small Elementary School - West Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Marguerite E. Small Elementary School - West Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968510

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website

All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website

All paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The final pathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment. Information regarding the process can be found HERE . Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at [phone]

SUMMARY: Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills.
• Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions.
• Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA) and data collection.
• Assist in the lifting and/or toileting of student into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR, First Aid Certification desirable.
• Participate in annual trainings, for blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen, etc.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:

Katherine Tourgee, Principal's Administrative Assistant

Marguerite E. Small Elementary School

440 Higgins Crowell Rd

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673

Phone: [phone]

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Marguerite E. Small Elementary School

Welcome to the Marguerite E. Small Elementary School!School hours are 9:20am - 3:30pm. Day Care is available before and after school. Day Care opens at 7:15am and closes at 5:30pm.We are looking forward to a great school year at ME Small. We value and welcome parent partnerships. There are lots of wonderful opportunities to be engaged in our school.

Contact Information

• Primary Job Contact Listed Within Job Posting
• Phone: [phone]