Special Education Paraprofessional (SES)

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools at Stearns Elementary School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students within the instructional program. You will assist with classroom activities, monitor behavior, help collect and maintain student progress data, and support IEP implementation under the supervision of the Special Education Department.

The role requires strong behavior management, effective communication with staff, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified as proscribed by NCLB (Associate's degree or passing Para Pro or Work Keys assessment)
• Experience working with nonverbal students, experience working with students with significant disabilities
• Ability to reinforce positive behaviors; excellent behavior management and communication skills; willingness to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher and the student with the instructional program
• Assisting the teacher to assess student performance
• Maintaining records and data on student performance as assigned by the teacher
• Monitoring student behavior and assisting students to engage in appropriate classroom behavior
• Assisting the teacher in implementing IEPs, when applicable

Skills

Behavior management

Communication skills

Instructional support

De-escalation training

Education

Associate's degree

Para Pro

Work Keys

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (SES)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892846
Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description

The paraprofessional will assist one or more teachers in the implementation of the instructional program and shall perform all the tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the teachers(s).

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• assisting the teacher and the student with the instructional program
• assisting the teacher to assess student performance
• maintaining records and data on student performance as assigned by the teacher
• monitoring student behavior and assisting students to engage in appropriate classroom behavior
• assisting the teacher in implementing IEPs, when applicable

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Stearns Elementary School, Special Education Department

The faculty and staff at Stearns Elementary School embrace the belief that students of all abilities can learn, achieve, and be successful. Under our guidance, students will develop into lifelong learners, who are confident, competent, and contributing members of society. We will create an awareness that teachers, parents and students who work together will create a quality education. Upon graduation, all students will meet or exceed state standards and will continue to be academically successful in middle school without the need of remediation.,

Job Requirements

• Must be "Highly Qualified" as proscribed by NCLB (Associate's degree or passing Para Pro or Work Keys assessment)
  Experience working with nonverbal students, experience working with students with significant disabilities
  Ability to reinforce positive behaviors; excellent behavior management and communication skills; ability to support teachers in implementing instruction; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Brites , Alternative Education Director
• 269 First Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]