Special Education Paraprofessional

South Shore Charter Public School; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs or Learning Services needs. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting a range of settings, and helping implement behavior and instructional plans.

The position is 88% FTE on a 10-month contract, reporting to the Director of Student Services. Requirements include a high school diploma and relevant experience; citizenship or work authorization is

Qualifications

• High School diploma. Must pass all criminal history checks.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support the diversity of the student population through cultural and family engagement and the inclusion of diverse learners throughout the school.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the instruction of an individual student including assistance in the laboratories, washrooms, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, libraries, field trips and all other educational settings as determined by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the student(s) in the areas of behavior management, instructional support, activities of daily living, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Provides reinforcement to student(s) of direct material initially taught by the classroom teacher and/or Learning Services Liaison.
• Responsible for guiding any enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher, Learning Services Liaison and/or Learning Services Provider.
• Assists individual student(s) in any testing.
• Responsible for implementing any behavior plans.
• Communicates as needed with various groups of people outside the classroom including social worker, parents, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and physical therapist to assure smooth transition and understanding of student(s).
• Assists in implementing various activities prescribed by various outside service providers (i.e. school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist).
• Maintains a daily student's activity log.
• Conferring and planning with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Attends parent/teacher conferences as required.
• Assistive technology support - Devices need daily updating and data inputting. The SLP and LS Teachers complete the current updating.
• Writing and updating social stories.
• Management of adaptive equipment ("tools", seats, etc.). Maintain inventory, distribute under the direction of the OT. Oversee classroom usage of tools.
• LowTech Augmentative Communication management. Making visual schedules, using boardmaker, first/then boards, laminating, organizing materials under the direction of the OT/SLP/LS teachers.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the Director of Student Services or designee.

Education

High School diploma

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

South Shore Charter Public School South Shore Charter Public School Elementary - Norwell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

South Shore Charter Public School South Shore Charter Public School Elementary - Norwell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5894568
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary: A Special Education (Learning Services) Paraprofessional supports students that require additional support or services as indicated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or under the discretion of the Learning Services staff. A Learning Services Paraprofessional can be assigned to support a building, grade, classroom, group of students or individual student at the discretion of the Director of Student Services or designee.

Reports to: Director of Student Services
Status: FTE = 88%
10 Month Contract

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the diversity of the student population through cultural and family engagement and the inclusion of diverse learners throughout the school.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the instruction of an individual student including assistance in the laboratories, washrooms, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, libraries, field trips and all other educational settings as determined by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the student(s) in the areas of behavior management, instructional support, activities of daily living, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Provides reinforcement to student(s) of direct material initially taught by the classroom teacher and/or Learning Services Liaison.
• Responsible for guiding any enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher, Learning Services Liaison and/or Learning Services Provider.
• Assists individual student(s) in any testing.
• Responsible for implementing any behavior plans.
• Communicates as needed with various groups of people outside the classroom including social worker, parents, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and physical therapist to assure smooth transition and understanding of student(s).
• Assists in implementing various activities prescribed by various outside service providers (i.e. school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist).
• Maintains a daily student's activity log.
• Conferring and planning with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Attends parent/teacher conferences as required.
• Assistive technology support - Devices need daily updating and data inputting. The SLP and LS Teachers complete the current updating.
• Writing and updating social stories.
• Management of adaptive equipment ("tools", seats, etc.). Maintain inventory, distribute under the direction of the OT. Oversee classroom usage of tools.
• LowTech Augmentative Communication management. Making visual schedules, using boardmaker, first/then boards, laminating, organizing materials under the direction of the OT/SLP/LS teachers.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the Director of Student Services or designee.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,684 to $42,978 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the South Shore Charter Public School to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning, working, is peaceful, and respects the dignity of all persons. The South Shore Charter Public School does not discriminate, exclude from participation, deny benefits, nor access to programs or facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or disability, housing status, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, political affiliation, citizenship status, veteran status, homelessness, or English language proficiency in all aspects of employment and education including the selection of students or staff as defined and required by federal and state laws. The South Shore Charter Public School and all its programs are fully accessible to all students who can be served by our nurturing, project-based, volunteer-intensive, technology-dependent, and college preparatory academic program environment. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks a staff that fully reflects the diversity of our society. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks partner organizations, which will assist in helping to diversify our student and staff population.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma. Must pass all criminal history checks.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Taylor Ferreira , Executive Assistant
• 700 Longwater Drive
• Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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