PARAPROFESSIONALS (PROGRAM, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL)

Medway Public Schools; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical

Altus dental

Altus vision

Boston Mutual life insurance

AllState cancer/Disability insurance

403b/457b retirement savings

Flex spending account

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Medway Public Schools is seeking paraeducators to support students in the middle and high school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting date is immediate, with duties including monitoring, data collection, and implementing IEP/Behavior plans under supervision.

Candidates should have a college degree or have completed the ParaPro exam; alternatives may be considered by the superintendent. This is a full-time, on-site role within Medway, MA.

Qualifications

• College degree or ParaPro exam preferred.
• Alternatives as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Assists with IEPs and Behavior Treatment/Discrete Trial/Fade Plans.
• Follows Plans with fidelity and monitors with liaison support.
• Collects educational and behavioral data.
• Assists with feeding, hygiene and toileting as necessary.
• Works with staff and communicates with parents as directed.

Skills

ParaPro exam

Student support

Education

Associate degree

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONALS (PROGRAM, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Medway Public Schools is seeking to fill the following position(s) for the 2026-2027 school year:

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or successful completion of ParaPro exam is preferred.
  
• Such alternatives as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
  

REPORTS TO

• Building principal
  

JOB GOAL

• To provide intense monitoring and intervention with students, under the weekly direction of liaisons, specialists, and/or classroom instructors, in providing students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
  
• Participates as a member of a collaborative team to assist in the implementation of IEP's and/or Behavior Treatment/Discrete Trial/Fade Plans for students with special needs.
  
• Follows with fidelity, and monitors with support of the liaison, Behavior/Treatment/Discrete TriaVFade Plans with minimal guidance.
  
• Collects educational and behavioral data
  
• Assists with feeding, hygiene and toileting as necessary.
  
• Works cooperatively and with colleagues; accepts delegated responsibilities; takes initiative when appropriate; and maintains effective, ongoing communication with staff (and parents when directed).
  
• Follows a pre-set plan or study guide when directed by the liaison, specialist, or cooperating general education instructor.
  
• Prepares instructional materials and provisions for the learning environment as directed.
  
• Works effectively with both large and/or small groups of students and in 1: I tutorials.
  
• Assists in facilitating and modeling appropriate peer interactions.
  
• Attends meetings and workshops and participates in professional development opportunities.
  
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the director of student services, principal, evaluation team supervisor, or teacher.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employees must be able to complete district approved de-escalation/restraint training without modification.
  
• Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands (reach with hands/arms), kneel, or crouch.
  
• The employee must be able to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.)
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Work year and salary in accordance with the current Paraprofessionals' Unit contract.
  

OPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
  
• Altus dental insurance
  
• Altus vision insurance
  
• Boston Mutual life insurance
  
• AllState cancer/Disability insurance
  
• 403b/457b retirement savings
  
• Flex spending account (medical and/or dependent care)
  
• Employee assistance programs
  

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$25,417 to $32,208 Per Year

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Medway High School, Medway Middle School

Mission: The Medway Public Schools, in partnership with the community, creates an academically challenging, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes the pursuit of excellence for all.

Vision: The Medway Public Schools aspires to provide all students with a comprehensive, equitable academic program that engages, challenges, and supports all students to apply knowledge, develop talents and skills, think independently, work collaboratively, and become informed, responsible, and productive citizens of a global community.

Core Values: Active continuous learning, Equity and empowerment, Relationships characterized by trust and mutual respect, Comprehensive wellness... For all!

Contact Information

• Amanda Luizzi , Principal
• 16 Cassidy Lane
• Medway, Massachusetts 02053
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]