Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School seeks a Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities in inclusive or separate settings. The role involves direct instructional support, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff.

Requirements include an Associate's degree or 2 years of college (or ParaPro), with eligibility to obtain certification. Fingerprinting is required; schedule on our website.

Qualifications

• Annual trainings on safety and policies (blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, etc.)
• Must be highly qualified
• Alternative: ParaPro test or equivalent credential within first year

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities in classroom or separate setting.
• Adapt modifications and accommodations as directed by the special education team.
• Collect data on student goals and objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Support behavioral and social-emotional needs of students using proactive problem solving.
• Assist with equipment and assistive technology as needed.
• Supervise students during play and lunch, promote independence.
• Help students meet IEP goals and function in the school setting.
• Assist with personal hygiene and potential ABA-related tasks as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

ParaPro test passing score

Job description

Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant JobID: 1476

• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School
• Date Available:
  09/01/2026

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 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 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:

• 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:

Priscila Leme, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: [phone]