Special Education Paraprofessional -- LMMHS

Young World Physical Education; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenox Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. The role supports students with IEPs in general or special education settings, implements accommodations, and collaborates with teachers and families.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher and completion of the ParaPro Assessment; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment completion preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with IEPs in general and special education settings.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans.
• Assist in delivering academic, social, emotional, and behavioral interventions.
• Support students with communication and daily living skills as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication

Teamwork

Experience in SPED/elementary setting

Education

Associate degree

ParaPro assessment completion

Job description

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Special Education Paraprofessional -- LMMHS

Lenox Public Schools Lenox Memorial Middle and High School - Lenox, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884510

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

POSTING DATE: August 13, 2026

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO BEGIN: Immediately

TO BE FILLED BY: August 24, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with IEPs in general education and/or special education settings.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans as directed by special education staff.
• Assist in delivering academic, social, emotional, and behavioral interventions.
• Support students with communication needs, fine/gross motor needs, and daily living skills as required.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport with children and support diverse learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in an elementary or special education setting.
• Associates degree or higher, or completion of the ParaPro Assessment.

HOURS: Approximately 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

COMPENSATION: Per Unit C Contract $21.00 - $25.50 per hour.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Job Requirements

• Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and two letters of recommendation.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Kelley , DSS
• 6 Walker Street
• Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]