Special Education Paraprofessional — Spark Student Success

Cotting School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Training on AAC and safety practices

Job summary

Cotting School in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for SY 2026-2027 to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting. The position involves assisting in instruction, supervising students during specials, and helping with community trips, AAC devices, feeding, and personal care as needed.

We welcome new grads and experienced aides; up to 150-lb lifting, CPR/First Aid training provided, and a strong student-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience, education or specific training for working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Physician's verification of ability to lift/position students (up to 150-pound students are involved) and engage in many strenuous activities.
• First Aid/ CPR certification (will be provided if necessary).
• Satisfactory results from TB/Mantoux Test.
• Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I.) background check.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with the instructional program as requested.
• Work with assigned students in the classrooms and throughout the program as directed.
• Accompany students in various specials throughout the day including gym, art, performing arts, industrial arts, vocational classes, science, and social studies.
• Flexibly shift from regular assignments to support coverage needs throughout the school as requested.
• Escort students in corridors wherever necessary and during arrival and departure times.
• Assist with lifting and transferring students in/out of wheelchairs, standers, and gait trainers. (training on this skill will be provided)
• Support students’ technology needs, including AAC devices.
• Safely assist in feeding assigned students as directed. (training on this skill will be provided)
• Assist with personal care if requested, including administration of some medications (training will be provided)
• Work with classroom and vocational staff on community trips or at off-site jobs depending on program level (van driving is required and training on this will be provided)

Skills

Hand-in-hand with teachers

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Cotting School in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for SY 2026-2027 to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting. The position involves assisting in instruction, supervising students during specials, and helping with community trips, AAC devices, feeding, and personal care as needed.

We welcome new grads and experienced aides; up to 150-lb lifting, CPR/First Aid training provided, and a strong student-centered culture.