Paraprofessional - Special Education (Part-Time)

Nashoba-Valley-Technical-High-School; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashoba Valley Technical High School seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to provide essential support to teachers and students with disabilities. This part-time, school-year, hourly position involves assisting with IEP implementation in both general education and specialized settings.

The paraprofessional will work in academic classes or vocational settings, maintain confidentiality, deliver tailored instruction, and collaborate with educators.

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.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers and students with disabilities.
• Assist with IEP implementation in general education and specialized settings.
• Maintain student confidentiality and collect data on student progress.
• Deliver tailored instruction and foster social-emotional and academic growth.
• Collaborate with educators and implement behavior plans and IEP accommodations.
• Support in academic classes or vocational settings as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or 48 college credits

Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys

ABA training

3 years of relevant experience preferred

Job description

Nashoba Valley Technical High School Nashoba Valley Technical High School - Westford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional - Special Education (Part-Time)

Job Details

Job ID: 5967389

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 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 part-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 will be 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.

Paraprofessional Unit - Contractual Agreement outlines all working conditions (https://www.nashobatech.net/documents/contractual-agreements/26645290).

Position Type: Part-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 experience with high school students with disabilities is preferred. ABA training is desired.
• 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]