Special Education Para-Professional: Secondary Support

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

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.