Special Education (RISE) Paraprofessional

Randolph Public School District; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Public School District seeks a Special Education (RISE) Paraprofessional at John F. Kennedy School in Randolph, MA. This full-time position supports students with daily behavior management and academic tasks under teachers and BCBA guidance.

You will assist with small-group instruction, monitor progress, document observations, and communicate professionally with families and staff. The role requires a flexible, collaborative approach in a diverse school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children with special needs.
• Experience collecting data (observations, checklists, etc.).
• RBT training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily behavior management and academic lessons.
• Support classroom instruction and implement behavior plans.
• Lead small group lessons and monitor progress.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff.
• Maintain student confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

behavior management

classroom teamwork

communication

documentation

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

RBT training preferred

Tools

BCBA guidance

Job description

Special Education (RISE) Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928465

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Assist students with daily behavior management and academic lessons and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior.
• Teamwork in the classroom to support academic instruction and implement behavior plans.
• Implement lessons as directed by teachers, assist with independent work, projects, and lead small group lessons.
• Provide behavior modification as directed by the teacher and BCBA.
• Participate in ongoing training to further develop skills and working knowledge.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Maintain compliance with all school, district and DESE policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people.
• Support children in their daily routines, including mealtime and toileting
• Observe and document children's progress and behavior, and communicate with teacher, BCBA and or school admin
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Experience working with children in a diverse, multi-cultural academic setting

Terms: 182 school days, 7:25 hours per day, plus compensation for 10 holidays.

Total Salary for 192 Days is $40,520

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to John F. Kennedy School

Currently, the Kennedy School maintains an enrollment of approximately six hundred students, Preschool through grade 6, enrolled in thirty-seven classrooms, nine of which serve students with special needs. The Kennedy program serves the language needs of Chinese students throughout the town with a program of language assistance for English Language Learners. Two full-time and one part-time Title 1 teachers provide small group language.

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.

Job Requirements

• Preferred but not required
• Experience working with young children with special needs.
• Experience collecting data (observations, checklists, etc.)
• RBT training preferred
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Juliet Hazard , Assistant Principal
• 20 Hurley Drive
• Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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