Paraprofessional - Special Education

Southeastern-Massachusetts-Educational-Collaborative; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employer retirement plan (457b/403b)

Job summary

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative in Dartmouth, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers with classroom management and IEP development. The role includes direct student support, data collection, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position requires an Associate degree or ParaPro, with potential extra pay for RBT/transport certificates. It is a 184-day school-year role with benefits and mileage/transport duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing ParaPro test score required.
• Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs.
• Positive Behavior Support and/or ABA/RBT background strongly preferred.
• Candidate must be comfortable providing personal care and behavior support to students.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implement data driven instruction and behavior plans.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow schedules and support program locations as needed.
• Prepare for and attend staff meetings and student meetings.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide transportation support using program vans when required.
• Communicate significant occurrences to the supervisor promptly.

Skills

Behavior intervention

RBT background

Experience with special needs

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

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Paraprofessional - Special Education

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919946
Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of Paraprofessional. The Paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom management on a day-to-day basis by providing instruction and assists in the input/development of and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment and curriculum design, as well as supervision of students and ongoing parent contact.

Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing ParaPro test* score required. Additional $1/hr each for obtaining/maintaining RBT and 7d School Pupil Transport certificates. Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs. Positive Behavior Support and/or ABA/RBT background strongly preferred. Candidate must be comfortable providing personal care and behavior support to students.

This is a School Year Position (184 days) plus a 5 week part-time summer program. Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Life Insurances, 457b/403b). This position qualifies for the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS). Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.

Please submit resume, cover letter, copy of transcript or passing ParaPro score via SchoolSpring.

EOE

*Need to take the ParaPro exam? Contact Sherri Tetrault at 508-998-5599 x130

Essential Duties

• Under the supervision of licensed staff, assist in the implementation of appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction, individual education plans and behavior intervention plans.
• Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student needs and interests.
• Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed.
• Develops awareness of inclusion procedures within the host school and maintains positive relationships and ongoing communication with the administrators and receiving teachers within host school.
• Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and student meetings if requested to do so by administration.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and skills consistent with current research and practice in education through in-services, coursework, evaluations, and online courses.
• Completes Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training with/without certification as assigned by supervisor.
• Drives program vans as needed for community activities.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration.
• Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines.
• Shows respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members.
• Implements all aspects of the educational day, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting.
• Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students.
• Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Shares in the overall everyday activities necessary for operation of the program (inventorying, ordering, tracking as necessary, suggestions for program improvement, etc.)
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed.
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to South Eastern MA Educational Collaborative

The Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) is a public education collaborative established in 1975 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4E. SMEC is an extension of eight public school systems, which make up its membership. The present membership includes the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester and Old Rochester Regional public school districts. SMEC accepts students for enrollment in its programs from school systems throughout Southeast Massachusetts. The Collaborative’s programs and services are locally based and locally directed and are designed to supplement the special education resources of its member districts. SMEC offers a variety of services for students with special needs aged 3-21 as well as adults with developmental disabilities. The Collaborative also offers professional development opportunities for educational staff. SMEC is a member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives.

Job Requirements

• CORI, SAFIS, and driving history checks are required for all positions.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Audrey Rodrigues , Human Resources Manager
• 25 Russells Mills Road
• Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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