Paraprofessional - Special Education

Nashoba-Valley-Technical-High-School; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, MA seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with disabilities.

This full-time, school-year position involves IEP implementation across general education and specialized settings, confidentiality, data collection, and collaboration with educators. 1:1 or class-based support may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum – high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associates degree (or 48 college credits); or completion of Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Experience with high school students with disabilities preferred.
• ABA training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IEP implementation in general education and specialized settings.
• Maintain student confidentiality and deliver tailored instruction.
• Foster social-emotional and academic growth; implement behavior plans and IEP accommodations.
• Collect data on student progress and collaborate with educators.
• Possibly provide 1:1 support or assist in in-class or vocational settings; perform other duties as assigned by Special Education Coordinator or Director of Student Services.

Skills

IEP implementation support

Student confidentiality

Collaboration with educators

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college credits

Parapro or WorkKeys assessment (MA endorsed)

Tools

ParaPro assessment

WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education

Nashoba Valley Technical High School - Westford, Massachusetts
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Job Details

Job ID: 5932661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nashoba Valley Technical High School seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to provide essential support to teachers and students with disabilities.

This full-time, school-year, hourly position involves assisting with IEP implementation in both general education and specialized settings.

Responsibilities include maintaining student confidentiality, delivering tailored instruction, fostering student social-emotional and academic growth, implementing behavior plans and IEP accommodations, collecting data on student progress, and collaborating with educators.

This role may involve working directly with an individual student (1:1), providing support in academic classes, or assisting in vocational settings. Specific assignments are subject to change based on student needs. The paraprofessional also performs other reasonable duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator or the Director of Student Services.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a Massachusetts-endorsed paraprofessional assessment (ParaPro or WorkKeys), completed 48 college credits, or an associate's degree and prior experience with high school students with disabilities.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $26 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Nashoba Valley Technical High School

Nashoba Valley Technical High School is a four year public technical high school. The Mission of Nashoba Valley Technical High School is to provide the highest quality academic and technical education possible to prepare our students for college and career paths leading to success in an ever changing technological world. The school strives to promote citizenship through a safe and inclusive atmosphere encouraging a diverse population of students to become positive and productive members of society.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum – high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associates degree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys. Previous work with special education children in a school setting, preferably High School aged. ABA training desirable.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Valhouli , Special Ed Director
• 100 Littleton Road
• Westford, Massachusetts 01886
• Phone: [phone] ext. 11106
• Email: [e-mail]