Special Education Paraprofessional - Leominster High School

Leominster High School; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster High School, part of Leominster Public Schools, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the high school to assist students in class with instructional materials and related needs to achieve required school skills.

The role requires an Associates Degree or Para Pro Test, the ability to relate to disabled students, and strong interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, and families. Training and workshops are expected as part of professional duties.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or passed the Para Pro Test.
• Ability to relate to and work with disabled children.
• Exhibit integrity and initiative with good moral character.
• Interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher.
• Prepare materials and books for students.
• Assist the teacher with clerical tasks and related duties.
• Support remote learning using computers or electronic equipment.
• Model professionalism and positive attitudes for students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Disability awareness

Integrity & initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree or Para Pro Test

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Leominster High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902257

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classroom Special Education Paraprofessional: High School

Leominster Public Schools is seeking a special education paraprofessional to assists the students in the classroom with all instructional materials as determined by the assigned teacher and helps the students with needs outside of the classroom but related to achieving needed skills and requirements for succeeding in school.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or Passed the Para Pro Test.
• Have ability to relate to and work with disabled children.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the teacher, the Special Education Paraprofessional shall:

• Assist the students with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist the students with the preparation of all materials and books.
• Assist the teacher in related clerical work.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions and support remote learning.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic.
• Participate in appropriate workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Display ethical behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Protect confidentiality of records, IEPs and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Provide student support and management of classroom assessments and MCAS.

PROVIDE

• Classroom Coverage.
• Individual Accommodations and Modifications per students IEP.
• Community Supports (field trips and/or vocational sites)
• Agenda and Homework Supervision
• Small Group and Individual Instruction
• Daily check-in’s for students.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.12 to $27.75 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jen Kifer , Special Ed Coordinator
• Leominster High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]