Paraprofessional III-12 Month Related Services

South-Coast-Educational-Collaborative; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Educational Collaborative Related Services in Swansea, MA seeks a Paraprofessional III for a full-time role. You will assist BCBA with FBA and educational assessments, participate in supervision meetings, and support students in classroom, community, and work settings.

The position emphasizes data collection and collaboration within a center-based and district-wide team environment. Immediate start; the role requires relevant ABA experience, RBT certification, and ability to lift 39

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• RBT certification is required and must be maintained.
• Experience with ABA concepts and DTT/NET during ages 3–22.
• Ability to lift up to 39 pounds and work in a dynamic classroom.
• Proven adaptability and collaborative problem-solving in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist BCBA in conducting FBA and educational assessments.
• Participate in supervision meetings with BCBA supervisor.
• Work as a productive member of the instructional team.
• Recognize and provide needed assistance in classroom settings.
• Provide student support in community and work settings; maintain data.

Skills

VBA familiarity

Data collection

Tech-enabled instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid

CPI certification

Job description

Paraprofessional III-12 Month Related Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964524
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assist BCBA in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and educational assessments.
Participation in supervision meetings/activities with BCBA supervisor
Work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes
Recognize the need for and to provide assistance to students in an appropriately active classroom setting
Provide support to students in community and work settings
Maintain data collection Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Welcome to Related Services

Related Service providers at South Coast Educational Collaborative (SCEC) deliver comprehensive therapeutic services to public school students throughout the south coast region as well as to students in SCEC classrooms. SCEC is a leading provider of within-district related services among school districts in the south coast region. SCEC supports districts with full-year services, short-term coverage, or help with evaluations. SCEC Related Service providers support school districts by working as members of the general and special education teams to meet district needs. All related services are provided as outlined in the students’ IEPs and are designed to support students within the least-restrictive educational setting. Our providers work closely with the educational team and family to provide integrated services that support the student’s individual development and academic growth. The expertise of SCEC Related Service providers working within districts can be a key factor that allows a student to remain in the least restrictive environment. Services include:Adapted Physical Education addresses the student’s loco-motor skills, object control skills, fitness, and lifetime recreational skills, as well as the student’s ability to follow directions, interact with peers and participate in a large group setting.Applied Behavior Analysis is the process of systematically applying evidence-based best practices in education to effect meaningful improvement in socially significant behaviors while demonstrating that the interventions employed are responsible for those improvements in behavior.Assistive Technology addresses a student’s need for Assistive Technology to facilitate access to the curriculum and increase independence. Supports may include hardware, software, adaptive equipment, low-tech supports, and/or recommendations for staff training or curriculum modification.Educational Services for the Visually Impaired are provided by a licensed Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, who determines what and how a visually impaired student sees in the school setting, and uses this information to determine necessary adaptations and modifications to the curriculum.Occupational Therapy addresses the student’s ability to participate in functional, educationally relevant activities, including sensory processing, fine motor skills, visual motor control, visual perception, activities of daily living, and/or adaptive skills that may impact classroom performance and educational progress.Orientation and Mobility specialists work with visually impaired students to help them learn to travel safely and independently in both familiar and unfamiliar environments. Body awareness and sensory skills are addressed as well as overall travel skills.Physical Therapy addresses the student’s physical ability to effectively access the educational curriculum and to move safely and efficiently throughout the school environment. Functional mobility, muscle and joint function, strength, endurance, posture, balance, gross motor development, and use of adaptive equipment are addressed.Reading specialists provide direct support and assessments for students who struggle with reading and writing, in addition to working collaboratively with staff to provide instructional and classroom supports, accommodations, and modifications.Speech Language Therapy addresses the student’s receptive and expressive language, social pragmatics, and speech production skills to increase overall functional communication skills. Augmentative and alternative communication supports and intervention are provided for students with complex communication needs.English as a Second Language teachers work with students whose first language is not English to advance their English language development and to promote their academic achievement, including social and academic language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.

Job Requirements

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Bachelor’s Degree from accredited College or University
  Familiarity with Verbal Behavior Analysis (VBA)
  Experience working with students with moderate to severe cognitive, social/emotional and behavioral
  challenges
  Ability to use technology to enhance instructional and professional responsibilities
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Associate’s Degree from accredited College or University
  Certified as Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
  Demonstrated ability to be agile in dealing with agility.
  Experience conducting Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) with
  students aged 3-22 years old
  Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current
  Certification in CPI within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current
  Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of a changing student population
  Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and/or ABA coursework
  Able to lift 39 pounds independently
  Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage a therapeutic and engaging learning environment
  for students with moderate/severe disabilities
  Demonstrated understanding of Deeper Learning or willingness to adopt a deeper learning pedagogy,
  project-based learning and Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) related
  interdisciplinary teaching methods in the classroom
  Demonstrated understanding of collaborative problem-solving (CPS) or willingness to learn and adapt its
  principles and techniques with students, staff and families
  Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to create and sustain a respectful therapeutic environment in
  which social communication and self-regulation are major goals and transactional supports are provided
  Experience with the use of data to inform and guide educational and therapeutic classroom and individual
  student programming
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Linda Cullen
• 2201 GAR Hwy
• Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]