Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with academic, social and communication skills in a supportive environment. The role is full-time with a starting date of Aug 28, 2026, and includes opportunities for after-school and summer work.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience; a high school or trade school degree is preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School or trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing academic, social and communication skills.
• Provide support in a safe and respectful learning environment.

Skills

ABA experience

Student support

Communication skills

Education

High school or trade school degree

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

Special education ABA paraprofessional to assist students with academic, social and communication skills in a supportive environment.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-time
Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026
Salary: $22 to $23 per hour, based on work and educational experience.

Hourly rate dependent on years of experience in a public school setting. We will train to achieve ABA specialist status. After school and summer employment opportunities available.

Benefits are available through the Town of Maynard: https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/page/benefits.

Union contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6qfeC-LTu4QzfGJN3Kc3ggWW-22W1Vl/view?usp=sharing

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing academic, social and communication skills.
• Provide support in a safe and respectful learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High school or trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maynard Public Schools is an equal‑to‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or other protected characteristic as required by law.

Contact Information

• Elizabeth York, Principal
• 1 Tiger Drive, Maynard, Massachusetts 01754
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]