ParaProfessionals - Secondary

Melrose Public Schools; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Public Schools is seeking a ParaProfessional for the Secondary level to support IEP goals and student engagement at Melrose High School and Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School. The role involves assisting individual or small groups under teaching staff guidance and adapting to diverse needs throughout the school day.

The position is full-time, union-negotiated, starting at $26,371.70 per year per the bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Meet federal definition of highly qualified.
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specific student supports under guidance to implement IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide student support in all school environments under guidance of ETF/special education liaison and related staff.
• Support academic and behavioral programs, including reteaching, data collection, and behavior plans.

Skills

Meet federal definition of highly QUAL

Aptitude for work

C.O.R.I. and fingerprint check

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

ParaProfessionals - Secondary

Melrose Public Schools Melrose High School - Melrose, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School - Melrose, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5905466

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Title: ParaProfessionals - Secondary

Starting at $26,371.70 in accordance with the Melrose Public Schools' bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

• Meet federal definition of highly qualified
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check

Reports To: Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal;

Job Goal: To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills.

Work Year: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival).
• Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans).
• Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal.

Essential Functions of the Job

Must possess the ability to:

• Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison to support student engagement.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.
• Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs.
• Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day.

Specialty Area

• Passion for working with children/students.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to move with student from one school environment to another.
• Physical agility and strength, with Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or the ability to complete CPI training.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Melrose High School, Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School

, Vision StatementOur vision is that all children in the Melrose Public Schools be given the opportunity to achieve greatness and educational excellence through the dedicated efforts of inspired educators, involved families and a supportive community.Mission StatementOur mission is to inspire, engage and challenge all students to achieve excellence. to become lifelong learners, and to be successful participants in our global community.

Job Requirements

• Applications are accepted through School Spring ONLY. NO phone calls please.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patricia McElligott , MVMMS Admin Assistant
• 350 Lynn Fells Parkway
• Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]