Paraprofessional/ Instructional Aide

Hurd Elementary Program

Wakefield (MA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 50,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hurd Elementary Program in Wakefield, MA seeks a full-time paraprofessional/IA to support a K-1 classroom. You will assist in instruction, behavior management and data collection while helping implement IEP goals in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, 1:1 support, and collaboration with teachers; the role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and willingness to work with challenging behaviors. Apply by Nov 30, 2026.

Qualifications

Must be a citizen, resident or have work visa.
Willingness to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
Experience with young children with emotional and/or behavioral needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom Teacher in daily routines and instruction.
Implement classroom and individual behavior management systems for student safety.
Foster independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
Assist in data collection and progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
Participate in training and carry out duties such as recess, personal care support, and 1:1 assistance as assigned.
Must be able to lift/push approximately 40 lbs and move quickly as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues, stay calm in high-stress situations, and accept feedback.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SEEM Collaborative Hurd Program is a separate special education elementary school located in Wakefield, MA serving students with significant social/emotional and behavioral needs that affect their ability to learn in a general education setting. We are looking for an energetic adult to work as part of our K-1 classroom team. Opportunities for individual supervision/mentorship around behavior management, therapeutic learning and curriculum development/lesson implementation is an important part of our program.Experience working with young children with emotional and/or behavioral needs preferred.

Scope of Duties

Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom Teacher.
Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
Assists the teacher in implementing classroom and individual behavior management systems to ensure the safety of students in all environments.
Assists in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
Assists the teacher in the collection of data.
Assists the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives.
Participates in training in relevant areas.
Carries out other assigned duties, for example; fascilitated play (recess, social/ recreational activities); personal care support such as toileting, self-care, clerical tasks, 1:1 support, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher, program principal or executive director.
Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs. and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standings and actively participate in all parts of the school day (i.e., PE, recess, social play.)
Must be friendly, professional, able to collaborate with colleagues, able to remain calm in high-stress situations and able to accept and utilize constructive feedback.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactor SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.