Paraprofessionals - Secondary

Abington-Public-Schools; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Public Schools seeks Paraprofessionals for Secondary settings (Abington Middle School and Abington High School) to support general and special education students. Paraprofessional duties include assisting with differentiated instruction, supporting students individually or in small groups, and aiding teachers with classroom needs.

Responsibilities also include implementing accommodations for students with disabilities, monitoring IEP/504 plans, and supporting daily school operations as

Qualifications

• Support daily instructional plans with differentiated instruction.
• Work with small groups or one-to-one with a student.
• Assist in addressing behavioral, physical, and academic needs.
• Maintain awareness of students' IEP and 504 plans and their impact.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers' instructional plans and differentiate where needed.
• Assist individuals or small groups of students.
• Support behavior, physical, and academic needs in the classroom.
• Coordinate with staff to monitor student progress and adjust supports.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

One-to-one support

Small group instruction

Behavioral support

IEP/504 familiarity

Job description

Paraprofessionals - Secondary

Abington Public Schools
Abington Middle School - Abington, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)
Abington High School - Abington, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5925924

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessionals within the Abington Public Schools work closely with general education and special education teachers in order to meet the needs of all students in a grade or classroom. Some paras support individual students, while others work with small groups in a general education classroom or alternate setting. The responsibilities of Paraprofessionals may vary between grade and school building, due to differences in students’ developmental levels. The most common responsibilities of a Paraprofessional include the following:

• Supporting a teacher’s daily instructional plan and implementing differentiated instruction and clarification, as needed.
• Working with small groups of students or one to one with a single student.
• Supporting the classroom teacher in responding to students’ behavioral, physical, and academic needs.
• Maintaining active awareness of students’ IEP and 504 arrangements and the educational impact of their disabilities.
• Implementing accommodations and modifications to Special Education students on an as needed basis.
• Communicating and gathering information about student progress to general and special education staff, so that teachers may use this information to guide instruction and liaisons may use this information to track progress and adjust service arrangements.
• Supporting daily, building-based operations as assigned by the principal.

Note: Paraprofessional salary range is pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Abington Education Association Unit B and the Abington Public Schools. Job posting will remain open until filled, however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 7.29.26

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Abington Middle School, Abington High School

Our mission is to provide a learning environment that promotes the intellectual, artistic, physical, cultural and emotional development of our students. We seek to create an educational experience based upon a curriculum reflecting the standards set forth in the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. Recognizing and serving individual differences, interests and abilities, our educational community aims to prepare students to become informed, skilled and responsible citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Abington Public School System is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The contents of all Abington Public Schools publications are available upon request in language other than English.

Job Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 References
• CORI/SORI
• Fingerprinting
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Denise Bell , Administrative Assistant
• 201 Gliniewicz Way
• Abington, Massachusetts 02351
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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