Intensive Instructional Paraprofessional (1:1, Special Education), Sarah Parker Remond School, [...]

Intensive Instructional Paraprofessional (1:1, Special Education) – Sarah Parker Remond School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA (SY 2026-2027) Salem Public Schools Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School – Salem, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5815468 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. What You’ll Do Paraprofessionals will assist teachers and/or other certified personnel in providing an innovative, high‑quality education program designed to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities in Salem Public Schools. They will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors. In addition to sound reasoning and good organizational skills, paraprofessionals are expected to contribute to a positive school culture and climate. Paraprofessionals are district‑wide employees and subject to the negotiated Paraprofessional Contract, as well as the rules and regulations of Salem Public Schools. The position may include some personal care, lifting, feeding, academic support, behavioral interventions, and the use of technology. The right person is eager to work with middle‑school children, dependable, organized, flexible, and willing to learn through hands‑on experience, reading, and workshop trainings, and through consultation and observation with clinicians and specialists. Role Responsibilities Demonstrate an understanding of assigned students’ profiles and learning needs, read student IEPs, and engage in related professional development. Support and collaborate with the general‑education and special‑education teachers on an ongoing basis. Reinforce lessons with individual or small groups of students. Assist with classroom management and supervision. Administer behavior modification programs/point systems, including data collection and discrete trials under the direction of the classroom teacher. Assist teacher in implementing accommodations and specialized strategies for instruction and skill reinforcement. Cover classroom during teacher absence. Facilitate play and social interactions and model language between peers. Escort and assist students as needed throughout the building, on community‑based experiences, during lunch/recess, and on/off the bus. Follow direction of supervisor and assure safety of students at all times. Assist with acclimating students to technology and personal learning devices to enable them to access remote instruction. Other duties as prescribed by building administrative staff and the PPS Executive Director, as described within the Paraprofessional contract. Attend district and building professional development and training. What You’ll Bring We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You will be a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity – The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm all backgrounds and view diversity as a powerful resource. Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, especially SPS students, and maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, model SPS values, and seek opportunities to improve. Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families – You build strong relationships across students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative and contribute to the collective success of SPS. You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning. Embrace feedback – You learn from mistakes and challenges, using them as opportunities for growth. You model persistence and a growth mindset and thrive in a culture of feedback. Position Expectations: Therapeutic Program Paraprofessionals Safety Care trained or willing to be trained (training provided by District). Must be physically capable of and willing to engage in restraint, bending, and lifting as required. Assist in toileting and activity of daily living (ADL) skills, if needed and as determined by student need. Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Forty‑eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the following standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys. Safety‑Care trained or willing to be trained (District will provide training). Minimum of one year experience working with elementary‑aged children. Experience with ABA techniques advantageous; training provided. Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus. Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged. Current authorization to work in the United States. Paraprofessionals report to the building principal, special education supervisor, the classroom teacher(s) and the Executive Director of Special Education. This is a school‑year position, following the district calendar and school hours. Work Year Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185‑day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days). Please click here to view the 2026‑27 district and/or school calendars. Salary Paraprofessional salaries in Salem Public Schools are determined by the Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel (PSRP) collective bargaining agreement. This position is paid on the Tier 3 salary schedule. Salary: $32.08 to $34.08 per hour. Benefits The City of Salem offers group insurance commission (GIC) benefits to all full‑time employees. Please click here for more information about our health benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Position Type Full‑time. 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