Special Education Paraprofessionals Insights Program - Brennan Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro Public Schools are seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for Brennan Middle School in Attleboro, MA. You will assist certified staff to meet instructional goals under direct supervision, supporting students in daily classroom activities.

The role emphasizes ABA-based supports, data collection, and collaboration with staff to promote student success. Immediate start; full-time position with salary range posted.

Qualifications

• Experience with ABA and data collection for student goals.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with students with disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• SafetyCare or comparable de-escalation training preferred.
• Assist with self-care tasks and crisis procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons with accommodations and modifications as directed.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies for behavioral issues.
• Collects and records behavioral, social, academic data per goals.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff to support student success.
• Assists students with daily living activities to participate in school.
• Implements positive behavior support plans and tracks progress.
• Supervises non-instructional areas and supports daily routines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

ABA experience

Data collection

Written communication

Confidentiality

De-escalation training

Education

2 years college credits or equivalent (ParaPro)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessionals Insights Program - Brennan Middle School

Attleboro Public Schools Brennan Middle School - Attleboro, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Position with Attleboro Public Schools

Job ID: 5372640

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Special Education Paraprofessionals - Insights Program

Brennan Middle School

The program provides a highly structured environment that uses the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to develop social , behavioral, communication, and academic skills. Students receive individualized and small group instruction and staff supports.

Position Purpose

Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements lessons and activities with the necessary accommodations and modifications required to meet the individual needs of students in the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Implements interventions and de-escalation strategies with students who display significant behavioral issues within the school setting.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic,and other data as required per student's specific goals and programming.
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with staff to foster student success.
• Assist students with physical or social disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Implements positive behavior support plans and collects data on student progress.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, self-care such as toileting and other related non-instructional areas.
• Performs other job duties as required or directed by supervisors.

Additional Duties: Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with ABA
• Experience with collecting data.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• SafetyCareor comparable de-esculation training preferred.
• Able to assist with all aspects of student self-care, including toileting.
• Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.

Qualifications Profile

• Highly Qualified; 2 years college credits or equivalent (ParaPro).
• Prior experience working with students with autism preferred.
• RBT or ABA experience preferred
• Safety care training preferred

Salary Range: $32,266 - $47,397

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com .

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,266 to $47,397 Yearly

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 1 Blue Pride Way
• Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]