Special Education Paraprofessional

Maynard Public Schools; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through Town of Maynard

After-school and summer opportunities

Job summary

Maynard Public Schools in Maynard, Massachusetts seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under a licensed teacher. The role provides instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional assistance to help learners access the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.

Salary is based on work and educational experience, with after-school and summer opportunities available. This full-time position is at Green Meadow School and reports to school leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities under licensed teacher supervision.
• Provide instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional assistance to help students access education.
• Collaborate in a team-focused environment to support inclusive learning.

Skills

Educational support experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907838

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Special Education Paraprofessional works under the direction of a licensed special education teacher to support students with disabilities in accessing their education. This position provides instructional, behavioral, and social emotional assistance to help students succeed in the least restrictive environment. This is an ideal position for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in education and likes to work in a collaborative environment focused on helping young learners succeed at school.

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

Salary based on work and educational experience.

After school and summer employment opportunities available.

Hourly rate dependent on years of experience in a Public School setting.

Union Contract can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6qfeC-LTu4QzfGJN3Kc3ggWW-22W1Vl/view?usp=sharing

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $22 to $23 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Green Meadow School

The mission of the Green Meadow School is to provide a safe and nurturing community where diversity is celebrated, mutual respect among adults and children is practiced, and where parents and caregivers are seen as valued partners in layering the foundation of life-long learning.Green Meadow School creates an environment supportive of courageous endeavors and committed to helping all children achieve academic excellence through intellectual, creative, and physical challenges, enabling them to function as productive and successful citizens in a changing society.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maynard Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Maynard Public Schools will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Maynard Public Schools makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katrina Murray , Assistant Principal
• 5 Tiger Drive
• Maynard, Massachusetts 01754
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]