Special Education Paraprofessional - Transition Program

Randolph Public School District; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Public School District (Randolph High School) in Randolph, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support high school students in a substantially separate classroom within the Transition Program. You will assist the classroom teacher with hands-on academic and life-skills support and help facilitate student activities and travel.

The role requires CPI training, a background in ABA or related work with students with disabilities preferred, and physically lifting

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with students
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management and lesson prep as directed by teacher
• Travel with students in the Transition program to off-site locations and provide services
• Facilitate students' travel and monitor independent travel
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development
• Ensure student safety and report issues to the teacher
• Collaborate with administrative and nursing staff
• Implement program goals and objectives with students
• Provide 1:1 or small group instruction and ADLs such as toileting and self-care
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and assist in data collection
• Support students in hallway, cafeteria, and exploratory classes
• Perform other related duties as designated by the classroom teacher

Skills

Compassion for students

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Transition Program

Randolph Public School District Randolph High School - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5976333

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The paraprofessional will work with the classroom teacher to provide support to high school age special education students in a substantially separate classroom. The paraprofessional will provide hands-on support as directed by the classroom teacher. The paraprofessional will assist with basic academic and communication functions of students and will administer some basic life skills, including but not limited to toileting and lifting. Knowledge and training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training will be required. Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and working with students with disabilities is preferred.

Essential Duties

• Assist in classroom management and lesson prep as directed by teacher
• Travel with students in the Transition program to off-site locations with students and provide services to students in these locations as assigned
• Facilitate students' travel and monitor independent travel
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development
• Ensure student safety and report issues to the teacher
• Collaborate with administrative and nursing staff
• Implement program goals and objectives with students
• Provide 1:1 or small group academic instruction and assistance in Adaptive Daily Living (ADLs) such as toileting and self-care
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and assist in data collection
• Support students in the hallway, cafeteria, and exploratory classes (art, gym, music)
• Perform other related duties as designated by the classroom teacher

Physically must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,521 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Must enjoy working with students
• Physically must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

Contact Information

• Laurinda Briggs , Assistant Principal
• 70 Memorial Parkway
• Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]