Special Education Paraprofessional

Ware Public Schools; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Public Schools, Ware Middle School in Ware, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instructional, behavioral and social-emotional supports for students in a range of classroom settings.

Responsibilities include implementing effective classroom strategies, de-escalation and safety interventions, and assisting with personal care routines as needed, with a high standard of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Three current letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support under supervision.
• Assist with de-escalation and safety interventions as needed.
• Support personal care routines when required.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Paraprofessionals provide assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the delivery of quality educational, behavioral and social emotional support services for students in an array of classroom settings. Examples of support services and educational settings include, but are not limited to: life skills, developmental classrooms, social emotional and behavioral support, autism, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays and medical care.

This position is responsible for providing instructional, behavioral and social emotional assistance, classroom support and implementation of effective classroom strategies and procedures under the direction of classroom teachers and/or other school personnel. Responsibilities may also include implementing de-escalation and safety interventions and engagement in personal care routines and procedures (i.e. toileting, diapering). A high level of professionalism and ethical behavior is expected consistent with the job duties and responsibilities of a paraprofessional.

COMPENSATION

$25,221.33-$41,706.36, commensurate with experience Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Job Requirements

• Letter of Interest
  Resume
  Three (3) current letters of recommendation
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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