Paraprofessional Special Education SSC Program - Coelho Middle School

Attleboro Public Schools; South Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro Public Schools at Coelho Middle School in Attleboro, MA is hiring a Paraprofessional for the SSC Program. You will assist in the classroom under direct supervision, supporting students with social-emotional and behavioral needs and helping implement positive behavioral supports.

The role involves data collection, collaboration with certified staff, supervision during non-instructional times, and field trips accompaniment. Immediate start; ParaPro qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students with social emotional challenges.
• Data collection experience preferred.
• Safety care training preferred.
• Highly Qualified - 2 years college credits or equivalent (ParaPro).

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups.
• Assists professional staff in data collection: academic and behavioral.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing academic and behavioral skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with individual, class, and school positive behavioral supports to support a safe, learning environment.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes materials as needed.
• Participates in IEP processes and supports family engagement.

Skills

Instructional support

Data collection

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

ParaPro - 2 years college credits

Job description

Paraprofessional Special Education SSC Program - Coelho Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924611

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 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 SSC Program

Coelho Middle School

Start date: Immediate

The SSC program is designed to provide the therapeutic, academic, behavioral and structural supports necessary for students with social emotional/behavioral needs to successfully access general education and participate in the life of the school. The primary goal of the program is to develop, apply, and generalize the skills necessary to manage emotions, develop positive relationships, self-advocate, and make responsible decisions.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist professional staff with students in the classroom to meet academic goals and objectives and implement positive behavioral supports.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with students individually and in small groups.
• Assists professional staff in data collection: academic and behavioral
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing academic and behavioral skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with individual, class, and school positive behavioral supports to to support a safe, learning environment.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related noninstructional areas including self-care: toileting/bathroom.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile

• Prior experience working with students with social emotional challenges
• Data collection experience preferred
• Safety care training preferred.
• Highly Qualified - 2 years college credits or equivalent (ParaPro)

Salary Range: $32,266 - $47,397

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com .

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,266 to $47,397 Yearly

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

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

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