Special Education Paraeducator (60 hours biweekly) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Special Education Paraeducator (60 hours biweekly)
Reading Public Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School – Reading, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Reading Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5242782

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Reading Public Schools is a vibrant and inclusive educational community dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for all students. Our commitment to inclusive education ensures that every student, regardless of their individual needs, has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Paraeducator to join our team.
As a Special Education Paraeducator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of students with disabilities. Working under the guidance of our special education teachers and staff, you will provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to the success and growth of our special education programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist special education teachers, general education teachers, and other certified specialists in accommodating/modifying lessons and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities
Provide academic and behavioral support to students both inside and outside the classroom
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other professionals to create and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere by promoting social and emotional growth while also ensuring personal and group safety
Supervise and assist students with daily tasks and activities, including mobility, transitions, hygiene, self-care, self-regulation, and communication
Models appropriate behavior for students
Collect accurate data to maintain student progress records and communicate with collaborative educational team on a consistent basis
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma and/or related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working with students with disabilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Patience, empathy, and genuine passion for working with students with diverse needs
Ability to follow directions, work independently, and adapt to changing situations
Completion of trainings as required (i.e. CPR, first aid, restraint)

Working Conditions:

Frequent movement throughout the school building
Normal school environment with acceptable noise levels
Interaction with students, parents, and staff, occasionally juggling multiple demands
Work in a classroom with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, bend, or twist
Frequent use of hands for tasks and hand strength to grasp tools
Occasional lifting or positioning of students
Occasional operation of office machinery and computers as well as ability to input information into a computer and read printed or digital material
Potential for exposure to unpredictable behavior
Continuous ability to see and hear for student safety and frequent speaking for instruction
Rare occasions of quick movement on various surfaces
Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
Majority of the work day spent indoors
Occasional outdoor activities such as recess, fire drills, and special events

Position:

Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Department:

Building
Reports to: Principal

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Union:

Reading Paraeducators Association

Pre-Employment Screening:

CORI, Criminal
Last revised: September 8, 2023

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$23.28 to $29.75 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)