Paraprofessional

Athol-Royalston Regional School District; The Street (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol Community Elementary School in Athol, MA is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom under the supervision of licensed teachers and administration.

This school-year position may include Extended School Year; the role involves assisting with instruction, behavior support, data collection, and helping students access learning and social activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with special education students is desirable.
• ParaPro Exam completion is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students in the classroom.
• Assist with IEP goals and implement program modifications as directed by certificated staff.
• Monitor student safety and supervise during routines and transitions.
• Collect data and records notes in designated student program data collection systems.
• Assist and supervise in transferring students to and from buses, classrooms, and events.

Skills

Behavior management

Experience with special education

Autism/PDD knowledge

Communication with students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

ParaPro Exam completion

Job description

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol Community Elementary School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional

Job Details

Job ID: 5919400
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

An energetic, caring Special Education Paraprofessional, who believes all kids can learn, to work under the supervision of the special education teachers, special education coordinator and building administration to support students in the classroom setting with learning, behavioral and social skills. This position is a school year position, with option for Extended School Year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a variety of responsible instructional and behavioral support activities to enhance the educational environment of students and to meet the educational/training objectives of the program and the educational team.
• Implements the needs of the student's IEP and implements program modifications as directed by certificated staff. Maintains awareness of the disability of the child.
• Conducts specific behavioral therapy, reviews data reports concerns, and provides progress information and outcomes to certified staff.
• Collects data and records notes in designated student program data collection systems.
• Oversees students during class, tutoring, mainstreaming, playground, eating activities, emergencies, preparedness drills, etc.
• Uses instructional technology appropriately with students and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology and/or communication needs.
• Supervises students in a variety of situations under the direction of certified staff, the collaborative educational team, and parents, always observing students’ behaviors carefully to ensure personal and group safety.
• Assists assigned children in instruction, communication, social activities and integration, recreation, sports, arts and crafts, personal hygiene, and other designated activities.
• Assists and supervises in transferring children to and from buses, special equipment, classrooms, and events, supervising students during lunch, transition, and recess time, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Assists and supervises in the toilet training, toileting, diapering, dressing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting of children as necessary.
• Prepares materials for use in the classroom and therapy.
• Assists in maintaining a disciplined, neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator or Building Administration

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Basic understanding of the general needs and behavior of children
• Knowledge of the physical requirements and emotional needs of children with disabilities and unique needs of children with disabilities such as Autism, PDD, Developmentally Delayed, Social/Emotional, and other neurological disorders and learning disabilities a plus.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associate's degree or above preferred. Additional specialized training in child development, education, or a related field is desirable. Or completion of ParaPro Exam
• Experience: Some experience working with special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD, or other neurological disorders is desirable. ABA background preferred.
• Ability to move, bend, sit, stand, lift/carry 10 -15 lbs.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelly Hinds , Principal
• 1064 Pleasant Street
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]