Preschool Paraeducator: IEP & SEL Support

Foster Elementary School; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Elementary School in Hingham, MA is seeking a Preschool Paraeducator to support students in the Integrated Preschool program. You will work alongside general and special educators to implement IEP accommodations and provide academic and social-emotional support.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, behavior support, assisting with assessments, daily routines, mobility and classroom organization, and reporting student progress.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are team-oriented, flexible, reliable, compassionate, energetic, patient, and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Foster collaborative and effective working relationships
• Attend ongoing professional development to support the paraeducator role.
• Ability to learn and use assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing academic skills, social-emotional regulation, and gross and fine motor abilities.
• Assist students in achieving academic and social-emotional goals as outlined in their IEPs and as directed by school staff.
• Implement IEP accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans, including executive function coaching.
• Provide individualized or small group instruction under the direction of appropriate staff.
• Provide clarification of directions, redirect attention, and provide ongoing support as specified within student IEPs.
• Break down assignments or projects into manageable steps and monitor student progress toward key checkpoints.
• Proctor assessments (e.g., MCAS), assist with state assessment portfolios, including in small group, separate setting, or read‑aloud formats.
• Support students during classroom activities, ensuring understanding of directions and expectations.
• Assist students with activities of daily living, which may include hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting, and clean‑up.
• Support student health and safety needs, including mobility assistance.
• Help implement the daily classroom schedule and maintain classroom routines.
• Supervise students in the classroom, during transitions, on field trips, and throughout the school day.
• Respond to student needs and assist in managing classroom behavior when needed.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and clean‑up.
• Support student access to technology and related tools.
• Collect and report student data as directed by staff.
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or designee.

Skills

Team orientation

Flexibility

Reliability

Compassionate

Energetic

Patient

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Boundaries

Professional development

Assistive technology

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Experience with children in education

Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs

Background check CORI

Tools

Job description

Foster Elementary School in Hingham, MA is seeking a Preschool Paraeducator to support students in the Integrated Preschool program. You will work alongside general and special educators to implement IEP accommodations and provide academic and social-emotional support.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, behavior support, assisting with assessments, daily routines, mobility and classroom organization, and reporting student progress.