Paraprofessional (PreSchool – 2nd Grade) Position Available In Barnstable, Massachusetts

Paraprofessional (PreSchool•2nd Grade)
Mashpee Public Schools
Kenneth C. Coombs School•Mashpee, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Mashpee Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5239315

Application Deadline:

Jun 25, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 16, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
Mashpee Public Schools
Kenneth C. Coombs School Paraprofessional (PreSchool•2nd Grade) 25-26 School Year
District Overview
The mission of the Mashpee Public Schools is to ensure a student-centered, comprehensive program of rigor, scope, and depth that prepares all students to be college, career, service, and civic ready and teaches respect and acceptance of others. The vision of the Mashpee Public Schools is that every student, every day, is safe, respected, and engaged to achieve academic and social growth in a personalized learning environment.
Job Description
The special education paraprofessional will work closely with one or a group of special needs students regularly to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(include but are not limited to):
Willingness to work with students on academics, social skills, and activities of daily living, and participate in training to develop such skills.
Supervise/assist students across all internal school environments and outside on school grounds.
Assist and support professional staff across the curriculum.
Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans for students
Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, and arrival and recess supervision
Assume any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Teacher.
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, responsibility, and organizational skills.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, and learning problems
Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
Attends and participates in faculty meetings
Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for the supervision and instruction of the students

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

High school diploma/GED; associate degree or higher preferred
Experience working with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Cori and fingerprint clearance are required

REPORTS TO

Principal/Administrator

LENGTH OF POSITION

184 days, school year (Unit C Contract)

LOCATION

Kenneth C. Coombs School

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package includes a Town contribution of 75% towards the cost of health insurance and life/dental/vision plan options, as well as optional deferred compensation plans.
Learn more about Mashpee Public Schools here.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.65 to $29.56 Per Hour