Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School seeks a paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in various settings. The role includes 1:1 or small group work, and requires flexibility in scheduling as assigned by the building principal.

Requirements include an Associate's degree or 48 college credits and completing the ParaPro or equivalent within the first year. The position offers 6.5 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch, and wages per the local Collective Bargaining

Qualifications

• ParaPro certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Implement modifications and accommodations as directed by teachers.
• Collect data on goals, behavior plans, and progress as required.

Skills

ParaPro certification

Special education support

Data collection

Behavior management

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

ParaPro test passing

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP

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 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.

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.

The following training is required for the position (either pre-employment or provided by the District post-employment (compensated):

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

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT

Caren DeCristofaro, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
810 Route 28
West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670
Phone: [phone]