Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support

Mashpee Public Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashpee Public Schools in Mashpee, MA, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to work closely with one or a group of students, providing physical help and emotional support under teacher direction, helping them access classroom activities.

The role includes supervising students across campus and during meals and arrival/dismissal, implementing behavior support plans, supporting staff, and attending meetings; requires dependability, strong communication, and relevant coursework or experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma/GED.
• Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Cori and fingerprint clearance are required.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to work on academics, social skills, and activities of daily living, and participate in training to develop such skills.
• Supervise/assist students across all internal school environments, and outside on school grounds.
• Assist and support professional staff across the curriculum.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans for students.
• Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, and arrival and dismissal supervision.
• Assume any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Teacher.
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, responsibility, and organizational skills.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, and learning problems
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings
• Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for the supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with special needs students

Education

Associate's Degree or higher preferred

Job description

Mashpee Public Schools in Mashpee, MA, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to work closely with one or a group of students, providing physical help and emotional support under teacher direction, helping them access classroom activities.

The role includes supervising students across campus and during meals and arrival/dismissal, implementing behavior support plans, supporting staff, and attending meetings; requires dependability, strong communication, and relevant coursework or experience.