Paraprofessional (Long-Term Substitute)

Young World Physical Education; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualters Middle School within Mansfield Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Long-Term Substitute) for the period of September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026. The incumbent will support instruction and supervision across school settings at Qualters Middle School in Mansfield, MA.

The role requires an associate degree or higher, at least 48 credit hours of post-secondary education, and completion of a Massachusetts-endorsed assessment (Parapro or WorkKeys).

Qualifications

• Certifications required: Associate degree or higher.
• At least two years of post-secondary education (≈48 credit hours).
• Must meet a Massachusetts-endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing modifications and specialized instruction.
• Support students' academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs.
• Assist in behavior support plan implementation and data collection.
• Provide supervision in school, classroom, lunch, bus duty, arrival/dismissal, and recess.

Education

Associate degree

48 credit hours post-secondary education

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional (Long-Term Substitute)

Mansfield Public Schools Qualters Middle School - Mansfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5880550

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Paraprofessional (Long-Term Substitute)

Anticipated Dates of Employment: September 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

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

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Qualters Middle School

Our Core Values The 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 Ideal The 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.
  • Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution.
  • Meet a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Pay: Long-Term Paraprofessional Substitute: $110 daily
• 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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