Paraprofessional Special Education (Project Success) - Thacher Elementary School

Thacher Elementary School; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Project Success program. The role supports K-4 students with structured instruction and inclusive opportunities, under certified staff supervision.

Start date: immediately with ongoing collaboration across speech, OT, PT, vision, and nursing services to meet student goals.

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified: 2 years college credits or equivalent or ParaPro test score.
• RBT or ABA experience preferred.
• Safety care training preferred.
• AAC experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons and activities with accommodations and modifications as directed by the teacher.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies for students with behavioral issues.
• Collects and records behavioral, social, academic, and other data per student goals.
• Collaborates with staff to foster student success.
• Assists students with activities of daily living to maximize participation.
• Supervises non-instructional areas: lunch, bus duty, playground, corridor, self-care (toileting).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

ParaPro/Paraeducator credentials

RBT or ABA experience

Safety care training

AAC experience

Education

Two years of college credits or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional Special Education (Project Success) - Thacher Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956214
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Paraprofessional Special Education (Project Success)

Thacher Elementary School

Start date :10/26/2026

The K-4 Project Success program provides a highly-structured environment that emphasizes developing and strengthening students' skills in adaptive living, communication, academics, self-regulation, and mobility. The program incorporates assistive technology and a multi-sensory approach to instruction designed to increase active classroom participation, academic abilities, social awareness, and independence in the educational setting. Although much of the specialized instruction occurs within the program, students are provided with inclusive opportunities with staff support. Collaboration of support services, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision therapy, and speech and language therapy are integral components to this highly supportive and intensive program.

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements lessons and activities with the necessary accommodations and modifications required to meet the individual needs of students in the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies with students who display significant behavioral issues within the school setting.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per student's specific goals and programming.
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with staff to foster student success.
• Assist students with physical or social disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, self-care (toileting), and other related non-instructional areas.
• Performs other job duties as required or directed by supervisors.

Additional Duties:
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly Qualified: 2 years college credits or equivalent or passing score of the ParaPro Test
• RBTor ABA experience preferred
• Safety care training preferred
• AAC experience

Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement - Salary Range: $32,266 - $47,397

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $32,266 to $47,397 Yearly
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 1 Blue Pride Way
• Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]