Permanent Substitute Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs (2026-2027 School Year)

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; Englewood (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Permanent Substitute Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs for the 2026-2027 school year at Marguerite E. Small Elementary School. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day with a half-hour lunch.

Compensation is per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a pay range of $29.03-$35.80 per hour. Applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring and meet Massachusetts ParaPro certification or WorkKeys within the first year.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified; Associate's degree or 48 college credits; ParaPro assessment within first year.
• Fingerprinting/background checks required before hire.
• Experience with students with disabilities and special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities in class or separate setting.
• Implement and adapt modifications and accommodations as directed by licensed staff.
• Collect data on students' goals, behavior plans, and program books.
• Support behavioral and social-emotional needs using proactive strategies.
• Assist with equipment and assistive technology as needed.
• Support supervision of students during play and lunch periods.

Skills

Direct instructional support

Behavioral support

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or 48 college credits

Tools

ParaPro-related preparation

Job description

Permanent Substitute Paraeducator II/Specialized Programs (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 1467

• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Marguerite E. Small Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

DATES OF ASSIGNMENT: September 1, 2026 through end of 2026-2027 school year

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website ($29.03-$35.80/hour)

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website .

All paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The finalpathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment.Information regarding the process can be found HERE . Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained.If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at [phone].

Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group. Work schedule as assigned by the building principal. Assignments are not binding and may be adjusted by administration at any time based on district needs. You are an employee of the District, not necessarily one specific school or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives, behavior plans, and program books as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills.
• Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions.
• Assist in the lifting of students into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Support students with toileting and/or other daily living skills (i.e. feeding, cleaning, etc.)
• Conduct physical restraint when the criteria has been reached to ensure safety of the student. Physical restraint shall be conducted in accordance with state regulation, district policy and restraint protocol.
• Wear protective clothing or equipment as required by the District.
• Implements behavior programs and/or program books developed by the licensed staff including but not limited to special education teachers, BCBA's, special education administrators.
• Follow behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Must be highly qualified. Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test. Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.
• The following training is required for the position (either pre-employment or provided by the District post-employment (compensated):
• Discrete Trial Training and Naturalistic ABA
• Self-Regulation and Social Skills
• De-escalation, redirection and physical restraint
• Compliance monitoring
• Other required training as deemed necessary or substituted by the District

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:

Katherine Tourgee, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673
Phone: [phone]