Paraprofessional/Flexible Support Specialist

Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide); Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookline Public Schools seeks a highly skilled paraprofessional/flexible support specialist to work in a team environment with students experiencing social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide short-term wraparound support, stabilization, and implement social emotional and behavioral interventions.

Starting Oct 1, 2026, the role is full-time and involves working across several elementary schools, collaborating with staff to foster student success through behavioral prevention and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or related field.
• 2-3 years experience with students with social-emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term wraparound support and stabilization for students.
• Implement social-emotional and behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate with a team across multiple elementary schools.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

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Paraprofessional/Flexible Support Specialist

Brookline Public Schools Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide) - Brookline, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Brookline School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5924421

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a highly skilled paraprofessional/flexible support specialist to work in a team environment with students experiencing social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide short-term flexible wraparound support, stabilization, and implement social emotional and behavioral interventions to support students’ success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or higher - Degree in education, special education or related field such as counseling, and training and expertise in behavioral prevention and intervention and crisis management skills
• 2-3 years previous experience working with individuals with social-emotional and behavioral challenges in an educational setting.
• Strong verbal, written language and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members.
• Ability to be flexible, think creatively, and work across a number of elementary schools with diverse staff and students

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

We seek candidates who have experience with behavioral prevention and intervention, crisis prevention and intervention strategies, and experience working with students who may be in crisis and presenting with behavioral challenge. Knowledge of behavioral management methodologies and systems - PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Certification in CPI, QBS, or other crisis prevention and intervention system preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• c/o Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
• 333 Washington Street
• Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]