Specialized Program Paraprofessional

Specialized Program Paraprofessional Amesbury Public Schools, Amesbury High School, Amesbury, Massachusetts. Job Details Job ID: 5815971 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Salary: $21 to $34 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Description Students in the Specialized programs are identified as students with Developmental Delay, Intellectual Impairment, Communication, Autism, or other complex learning needs. Students may have challenges in their academic, language/communication, social, self-help, and behavior skill development. All students require intensive, highly specialized and individualized instruction and support to access learning. Program Description: Students in substantially separate programs support grade 9-12 and postgraduate (ages 18-22) students with intensive special education needs. Students require a small group learning environment with a low student to staff ratio. This position requires assisting teachers in the classroom with a wide range of student needs, both academic and behavioral. The individual must have the ability to collaborate with teachers regarding student progress academically and provide individualized instruction. Teaching and Learning: Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of special education and classroom teachers. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students. Flexibility to adjust to different issues with students. Ability to assist and help students with their academic and non-academic issues to enable them to fully participate in learning. Assist students in developing appropriate social skills. May require toileting. Welcome to Amesbury High School Amesbury High School Mission Statement: Amesbury High School is committed to the pursuit of excellence by providing a quality education in a safe, caring and respectful environment. We promote a challenging curriculum with diverse co-curricular activities that emphasize communication, critical thinking and tolerance. We encourage lifelong learning, personal and social responsibility resulting in contributing members of an everchanging, global society. Adopted by Amesbury School Committee February 2005. Learner Expectations: Upon Graduation from Amesbury High School Students will: 1) Access, comprehend, analyze and interpret information. 2) Organize and convey ideas through communications. 3) Define problems, develop strategies, and evaluate, modify and implement solutions. 4) Demonstrate the use and application of technology. 5) Develop and demonstrate a sense of civic and social responsibility. Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Danielle Ricci, Principal 5 Highland Street Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr