Special Education Paraprofessional

R.-H.-Conwell-Elementary-School; Worthington (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

R. H. Conwell Elementary School - Worthington, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Special Education Paraprofessional to support a nonverbal student with individualized educational and behavioral needs in a school setting.

The role includes direct 1:1 support, assisting access to classroom instruction, helping with AAC-based communication, following IEPs, and collaborating with the ABA team and family to promote independence and success at school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Ability to work patiently and positively with a nonverbal student.
• Willingness to learn and consistently use the student’s communication system, including AAC.
• Strong teamwork, communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow individualized educational and behavioral plans consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 support to the student throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing classroom instruction, assignments, and activities.
• Support communication using AAC devices, pictures, gestures, or sign language.
• Follow the student’s IEP and behavioral support plans.
• Collaborate with ABA consultant to implement behavioral strategies.
• Collect and document behavioral and educational data as directed.
• Use positive reinforcement and promote independence and transition support.
• Monitor safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Participate in meetings and training with the classroom team and related providers.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certification preferred

Job description

R. H. Conwell Elementary School - Worthington, Massachusetts

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Details

Job ID: 5940296

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Special Education School Paraprofessional provides individualized educational, behavioral, communication, and personal support to a nonverbal student in a school setting. The paraprofessional works closely with the classroom teacher, special education team, ABA consultant, therapists, and family to support the student’s educational goals, communication, independence, and overall success at school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 support to the student throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing classroom instruction, assignments, and school activities.
• Support communication using the student’s preferred communication system, including AAC devices, pictures, gestures, sign language, or other methods.
• Follow the student’s IEP and individualized educational and behavioral support plans.
• Work collaboratively with the ABA consultant to implement recommended behavioral strategies and support plans consistently.
• Communicate with the ABA consultant regarding the student’s progress, behaviors, triggers, successes, and areas of concern.
• Collect and document behavioral and educational data as directed by the teacher, special education team, or ABA consultant.
• Use positive reinforcement and other approved behavior-support strategies.
• Support appropriate replacement behaviors and help the student develop functional communication and independence.
• Assist with transitions between classrooms, activities, lunch, recess, transportation, and other school routines.
• Maintain a calm, predictable, and supportive environment.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, mobility, or other daily living needs when required and appropriate.
• Promote independence by providing appropriate levels of prompting and gradually reducing assistance when possible.
• Monitor the student’s safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Participate in meetings and training with the classroom teacher, special education team, ABA consultant, and related service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the student’s dignity, privacy, preferences, and individual needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Ability to work patiently and positively with a nonverbal student.
• Willingness to learn and consistently use the student’s communication system, including AAC.
• Strong teamwork, communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow individualized educational and behavioral plans consistently.

Professional Collaboration

The paraprofessional is expected to work as part of a collaborative team and follow the direction of the classroom teacher and special education team while working closely with the ABA consultant to support consistent implementation of behavioral and communication strategies across the school day.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• The Worthington School Department/R.H. Conwell School does not to discriminate in any way prohibited by Massachusetts or Federal statutes against on account of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
• 147 Huntington Road
• Worthington, Massachusetts 01098
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]