Special Education Paraprofessional

Billerica Public Schools Project Support Preschool - Billerica, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Special Education Paraprofessional Billerica Public Schools Project Support Preschool - Billerica, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5873085 Application Deadline: Aug 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description THIS IS A 5 DAY EMERGENCY POSTING Hours are from 8:15-3:15 (including a 1/2 unpaid lunch break). This assignment is for an intensive program supporting preschool-aged children with skill building in areas such as preschool readiness, gross and fine motor, communication, social, behavior, activities of daily living (including toileting), using the methodologies of applied behavior analysis. On-the-job training is provided. Responsibilities include: Prepare instructional material and learning activities in the assigned classroom. Provide direct instruction to groups of students or individuals in or out of the classroom. This may include: Implementation of individualized and small group instruction and discussions Accommodating and modifying materials to match students’ needs as prescribed by the teacher. Assist with the collection of student data. Consult with teachers on students’ progress and on specific strategies and methodologies to be used. Supervise unstructured time such as recess and/or lunch duty, unless directed otherwise. Assist the teacher in clean-up. Assists with any other tasks that students are not able to perform for themselves Depending on the assignment, provide assistance in escorting children to and from vehicles during drop-off or pick-up. Assist students in using technology. Assist substitutes in following lesson plans when the classroom teacher is absent Ability to lift 30lbs. independently Willingness to participate in toileting activities is required. Provide other related duties that the Preschool Director, Special Education Director, and/or teacher may assign A paraprofessional may be assigned to a particular position, classroom, or student. The Billerica Public Schools expect that when the need arises, a paraprofessional is willing to help any student who may require assistance and/or as directed by the classroom teacher or related service providers. REPORTS TO: Preschool Director This position also receives an intensive stipend in the amount of $750. Salary based on Paraprofessional contract salary schedule, which can be found at: Go to collective bargaining agreements (BFT/Paraprofessionals -2025-2028 /page 29) Position Type: Full-time Salary: $24 to $31 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to Project Support Preschool Project Support Preschool is a program supporting preschool-aged children with skill building in areas such as preschool readiness, gross and fine motor, communication, social, behavior, and activities of daily living (including toileting) using the methodologies of applied behavior analysis. On-the-job training is provided. Equal Opportunity Employer The Billerica Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion or religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, military services, marital status, genetic information, handicap, disability, or on any other basis that is protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Job Requirements CORI & FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use or reliance on the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr