Long Term Substitute--Special Education Paraprofessional--October 17-November 23

Rockland-Public-Schools; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional for the Oct 17–Nov 23 period at Phelps Elementary School in Rockland, MA. The paraprofessional will support students with special needs under a licensed teacher's supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, or two years of post-secondary education or an associate degree; prior experience with children in a school setting is preferred. ABA strategies and RBT certification are assets.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessionals should have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years post-secondary education or an associate’s degree, or completion of Parapro/WorkKeys assessment.
• Prior experience with children in a school setting is preferred.
• RBT certification would be an asset to this program.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in achieving academic and social successes
• Behavior support including physical management (training provided on hire)
• Personal care
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education
• Collaboration with teachers and related service staff
• Any other duties assigned by the building administrator

Skills

Experience with children

ABA strategies

Second language abilities

RBT asset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Parapro/WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Long Term Substitute--Special Education Paraprofessional--October 17-November 23

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929628

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 17, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Phelps Elementary School

2026-27 School Year

Paraprofessional Support In Special Education

Job Description:

The special education paraprofessional serves as a supportive assistant to classroom and special education teachers. Under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, the paraprofessional may assist with classroom management, collecting data, small group and individual instruction, coaching, monitoring, direction/redirection and, at times, physical support for students with special needs.

Job Qualifications

Paraprofessionals are expected to have attained a high school diploma or its equivalent, two years of post-secondary education or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of the “Parapro” or “WorkKeys” assessment

Paraprofessionals should have prior experience working with children in a school setting

Preferred skills include second language abilities, experience working with special needs students and ABA strategies. RBT certification would be an asset to this program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting students in achieving academic and social successes
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Personal care
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education
• Teachers as well as related service staff
• Any and all other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Scheufele , Principal
• 1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
• Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]