Paraprofessionals (Therapeutic Learning Center)

Abington-Public-Schools; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Public Schools is seeking Paraprofessionals to support students with severe disabilities in inclusive and therapeutic learning center settings at Beaver Brook Elementary School, Abington, MA. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, small-group and one-on-one support, and monitoring IEP/504 accommodations.

Salary is established under the Abington Education Association Agreement; posting remains open until filled. Starting date is immediate and position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Resume required.
• Cover letter required.
• 3 references.
• Background check required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with daily instructional plans and differentiated instruction as needed.
• Work with small groups or one-to-one with students.
• Assist with behavioral, physical, and academic student needs.

Job description

Paraprofessionals (Therapeutic Learning Center)

Abington Public Schools Beaver Brook Elementary School - Abington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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. These particular positions are tasked with supporting students with severe disabilities within their inclusion classroom as well as their therapeutic learning center. 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 2.3.26.

Job Details

Job ID: 5981048

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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
• Background Check
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Thompson , Principal
• 1 Ralph Hamlin Lane
• Abington, Massachusetts 02351
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]