Saugus High School 1:1 Paraprofessional

Saugus-Public-Schools; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saugus Public Schools in Saugus, MA seeks a 1:1 Paraprofessional at Saugus High School to support students in academics and social-emotional learning. The role requires working under teachers and school leadership, providing individualized support and maintaining behavior plans.

The position is full-time with a starting date of Sep 11, 2026, offering $25 per hour. Applicants should meet MA DESE standards and may have prior school experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
• Meets MA DESE criteria: Associates Degree or 48 credit equivalent or Highly Qualified.
• Safety care certified or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the teaching process and works directly with a child under supervision.
• Provides 1:1 assistance to support academics, social emotional learning and social pragmatics.
• Monitors and maintains individualized behavior supports.
• Works under supervision of teachers and school administrators

Skills

1:1 support

Classroom support

Behavior support

Education

Associates Degree or 48 credit equivalent

Highly Qualified per MA DESE standards

Job description

Saugus High School 1:1 Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908335

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 11, 2026

Job Description

Statement of Duties:

• Assists in the teaching process and works directly with child under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher or Special Needs teacher in class support.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Saugus School Committee.
• Provides 1:1 assistance to support academics, social emotional learning and social pragmatics within a school setting.
• Is responsible for monitoring and maintaining individualized behavior supports.

Qualifications:

• Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
• Meets criteria for paraprofessionals as established by MA DESE (DOE) Standards; minimum of Associates Degree Or 48 credit equivalent or Highly Qualified according to District standards
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Safety care certified or equivalent preferred

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Works under supervision of teachers who are responsible to the Building Principal and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carla Scuzzarella , Principal
• 1 Pearce Memorial Drive
• Saugus, Massachusetts 01906
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]