Paraprofessional (B.E.S.S.T, Social Emotional Program)

Mansfield-Public-Schools; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield Public Schools, Qualters Middle School in Mansfield, MA, seeks a Paraprofessional for the B.E.S.S.T (Social Emotional Program). Immediate start. Duties include supporting academics, behavior, and social-emotional needs, and assisting with behavior plans.

Position may involve assignment changes within the district. Requirements include an associate degree or 48 credits, or passing the Parapro/WorkKeys assessments.

Qualifications

• Certifications required: an associate (or higher) degree, or at least two years of post-secondary education (48 credits) from an accredited institution, or a passing Massachusetts-endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing modifications, accommodations, and specially designed instruction.
• Support student’s academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs.
• Assist in implementing behavior support plans and collect related data.
• Provide supervision in school-based, classroom, lunch, bus duty, arrival/dismissal and recess as assigned.

Education

Associate degree

48 credit hours

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys

Job description

Paraprofessional (B.E.S.S.T, Social Emotional Program)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917223

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QMS Paraprofessional B.E.S.S.T (Social Emotional Program) Start Date: Immediate

The District anticipates that these positions will be assigned to Qualters Middle School, however, employees are subject to reassignment at any time.

• Assist teachers in implementing modifications, accommodations, and specially designed instruction
• Support student’s academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs
• Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans as needed and collect associated data
• Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, bus duty, arrival/dismissal, and recess supervision as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Welcome to Qualters Middle School

Our Core ValuesThe Qualters School community is committed to being a place where:Students develop positive self-esteem in a climate of high expectations.Everyone recognizes that mutual respect is a cornerstone to a sense of belonging to the school community.Students develop a strong work ethic and leave QMS as confident, caring, responsible learners who are capable of tackling new challenges.The Qualters IdealThe Qualters Ideal is not that we will all agree with each other, or even like each other every minute of the day. It is rather that we will respect each other's rights, especially the right to be different, and that, at the end of the day, we will understand that we are one people, one school, and one community.

Job Requirements

• Certifications required:
  • 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, or
  • Meet a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
• Pay: Salary and benefits are consistent with the collective bargaining agreement between the Mansfield School Committee and the Mansfield Paraprofessional Association. The Salary Schedule can be found on our website at www.mansfieldschools.com. Salary placement is based on education and experience.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric Bruinooge , Director of Secondary Special Education
• 250 East Street
• Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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