Paraeducator-Special Education

Forest Avenue Elementary School; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 63,411,000 - 84,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 month schedule

Personal days

Signing bonus

Referral bonus

Benefits enrollment within 30 days

Job summary

Forest Avenue Elementary School in Hudson, MA is seeking a Paraeducator - Inclusion to support students with IEP goals under the SPED team.

Responsibilities include implementing accommodations, assisting with classroom activities, and maintaining professional relationships with staff; the role requires collaboration with SPED Liaisons and teachers. Starting date is immediate; salary range is $22.13–$29.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; assoc. degree or 48 credits acceptable.
• High School Diploma with Parapro/WorkKeys or equivalent required.
• Ability to implement IEP accommodations and support SPED initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP accommodations with SPED Liaison and teachers.
• Support students on IEPs to facilitate success in class.
• Assist students with assignments and classroom participation.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, staff and school community.
• Collect data to support IEP goals and behavior plans.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Classroom support

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree or 48 credits

High School Diploma + Parapro/WorkKeys

Tools

iPad

Chromebook

Job description

Paraeducator-Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920147

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Paraeducator - Inclusion

Department: Building

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Professional Group: Paraeducator Union

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

Para educators support a variety of positions throughout the school district. Para educators may support Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, School Psychologists, Librarians, Behavioral Program Teachers. Para educators work directly with one or more SPED Liaisons to support a student’s IEP goals. Para educators may work closely with other school staff.

**$500.00 sign on Bonus for Paraeducators who are hired in the 2026-2027 school year!** (see below for additional details)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the SPED Liaison and Teachers to implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) accommodations.
• Support students on IEPs to facilitate success in the educational setting.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and participation in classroom activities.
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Provide positive specific feedback to students. ? Facilitate small group and/or one-to-one instruction.
• Collect Data in support of IEP goals, objectives, and/or behavior plans.

BUILDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive at school promptly at assigned time.
• May be assigned bus duty, lunch duty, recess duty, hall duty, and/or other duties to monitor and assist students with transition.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Effectively communicate with students and other staff orally and in writing.
• May be required to assist with other duties as requested by the Principal.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to follow written and/or oral directions of the SPED Liaison, Teacher, IEP, and/or principal.
• Understand and uphold confidentiality requirements regarding student academic, special education, and medical records.
• Understand responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter under state law.
• Understand and implement emergency preparedness procedures when circumstances require.
• Perform duties with awareness of District and Hudson Board of Education policies.
• Attend Professional Development programs as offered by the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Public school environment with an acceptable noise level.
• May be required occasionally to meet multiple demands from several sources.
• Majority of the work is indoors. Maybe required to spend time outdoors supervising students during recess, emergency procedures, and special activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hudson Public Schools will make every effort to accommodate disability requirements as per ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
• Para educators may have duties which require the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, bend or twist at the neck or trunk.
• Para educators will need to use an IPAD, ChromeBook, or similar device

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution,
• High School Diploma/GED and have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys. Contact HR for more information.

BENEFITS:

• 10 month, 183 work days
• 3 personal days, 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• $500.00 sign on bonus - paid out following 40 calendar days of work
• Referral Bonus of $500.00 eligible if recommending a new employee and they are employed in excess of three months
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information:https://www.townofhudson.org/875/Employee-Benefits

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, and the para education union representatives, as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, [e-mail], 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator.Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone [phone]

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.13 to $29.43 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emily Osborne , HR Generalist
• 155 Apsley Street
• Hudson, Massachusetts 01749
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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