Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis-Yarmouth-Regional-School-District; South Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant at Station Avenue Elementary School in South Yarmouth, MA. The role supports students with disabilities in instructional settings, helps implement accommodations, and assists with data collection and behavior support under supervision.

Hours are 6.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch. Compensation ranges from $25.70 to $32.30 per hour under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or 2 years of college, or ParaPro test passing score.
• Knowledge of child development and experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services 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.

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test

Job description

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Station Avenue Elementary School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Station Avenue Elementary School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964445

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 7:01 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 ($25.70-$32.30/hour).

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 .

Allparaprofessionals 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 finalpathway 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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:

Valerie Kelly, M.Ed., Principal
Station Avenue Elementary School
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: [phone]

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Station Avenue Elementary School

Station Avenue Elementary School, founded in 1995, serves as a vibrant learning community for 440 students in Kindergarten – Grade 3 consisting of 22 classrooms. Our school is a place where students and staff work together in a safe, respectful and nurturing environment that enables each child to grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally. We build a strong foundation for each student’s future as a community member and lifelong learner.

Contact Information

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