Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional Everett Public Schools, Madeline English School – Everett, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5817730 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Special Education Paraprofessional LOCATION: Madeline English School

DESCRIPTION:

The Paraprofessional position supports students’ developmental needs based upon recommendations from the interdisciplinary team and any outside medical professionals. The Paraprofessional will provide students with individualized assistance in order to help them access their educational curriculum, develop independence, make progress with their goals, and safely participate within the school setting.

REQUIREMENTS

High school degree or higher Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children Experience working in an urban district EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the district culture and diversity

WORKING TIME

Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General support of a classroom or classrooms Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developed Provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s designated IEP/504 Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher Create opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or groups of students (including but not limited to attending, non‑compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations) Provide small‑ or whole‑group assistance within the classroom Regular Education and Special Education students will be supported Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision‑making, and program planning Support students to access a variety of technology Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc. Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers Support students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedules Based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildings Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the IEPs are implemented based on student needs Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times Maintain student confidentiality May be required to support other students not initially assigned to, as needed Carry out other tasks assigned by the Principal or designee. Physical Demands and Work Environment The employee will be required to lift and/or move preschool‑aged children. The employee will be responsible for assisting preschool children with adaptive equipment. The employee will adhere to safety protocols. May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene. May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run. The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high‑pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe. Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc). May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment. Salary Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association (Paraprofessional). SY 26‑27 Pay Range $34,977.71‑$49,844.51. EEO Statement The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $34,977.70 to $49,844.50 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Elaine Monge, Director of Human Resources 121 Vine Street Everett, Massachusetts 02149 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education