Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs

Young World Physical Education; South Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,382 - 74,464; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in South Yarmouth, MA is seeking a Paraeducator II for Specialized Programs. The role involves direct instructional support for students with disabilities, data collection, and implementing accommodations under licensed staff guidance.

Fingerprinting and district certification are required, with opportunities to work 1:1 or in small groups. Hours are 6.5 hours/day, Monday–Friday, with a half-hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or 2 years of college or ParaPro test score.
• Knowledge of child development and experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Fingerprinting and district certification requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in classroom or separate setting.
• Implements modifications and accommodations as directed by licensed staff.
• Collects data on student goals, behavior plans and program progress.
• Supports behavioral and social-emotional needs using proactive problem-solving.
• Assists with supervision during play and lunch periods.
• Carries out tasks to meet IEP goals and support daily living skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Follows behavior intervention plans and uses protective equipment as required.

Skills

Discrete Trial Training

Naturalistic ABA

Self-Regulation

Social Skills

De-escalation

Compliance monitoring

Data collection

Behavioral intervention

Education

Associate's degree

2 years of college

ParaPro test score

Job description

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5841804
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 20, 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 ($29.03-$35.80/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 .
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].
Description: 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. Work schedule as assigned by the building principal. Assignments are not binding and may be adjusted by administration at any time based on district needs. You are an employee of the District, not necessarily one specific school or program.
Essential Duties and 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, behavior plans, and program books 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.
• Assist in the lifting of students 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.
• Support students with toileting and/or other daily living skills (i.e. feeding, cleaning, etc.)
• Conduct physical restraint when the criteria has been reached to ensure safety of the student. Physical restraint shall be conducted in accordance with state regulation, district policy and restraint protocol.
• Wear protective clothing or equipment as required by the District.
• Implements behavior programs and/or program books developed by the licensed staff including but not limited to special education teachers, BCBA's, special education administrators.
• Follow behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.

Qualifications: 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.

• Discrete Trial Training and Naturalistic ABA
• Self-Regulation and Social Skills
• De-escalation, redirection and physical restraint
• Compliance monitoring
• Data collection
• Other required training as deemed necessary or substituted by the District

Preferred Qualifications to include:

• Must be able to work effectively within a behavioral program, and carry over therapies under the supervision of the teacher, BCBA, and service providers.
• Collect data on targeted skills and prepare graphs of student data.
• Participates in the administration of curriculum-based assessments as required.
• Maintains student notebook in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers.
• Must be reliable and dependent.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:

Judy Provencher, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: [phone]

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School

Our School will achieve its mission when students:*Think creatively and critically*Communicate effectively and appropriately*Collaborate for a common purpose*Respect themselves and others*Become active citizens*Practice and demonstrate personal wellnessDennis-Yarmouth Regional High School provides a wide range of exciting educational opportunities for all of our students. We have the college preparatory classes, honors level courses and the Advanced Placement classes necessary for academic success. If students want a class we do not offer in our school, they can take the course online through the Cape’s largest Virtual High School program. Our 8th Grade Early High School program has experienced tremendous success with its emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We offer many electives including technology classes, a strong art program, and a first class music program. Students can balance classroom academics with work-based learning internships in the community so they can see how their knowledge is put into use in a real world setting. Sports teams, clubs and many other after school activities help round out the D-Y experience. Come to D-Y for a great educational experience. We will help you achieve your dreams. Go Dolphins!

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