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Paraprofessional - Class 4 Specialist/ASD Program

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District

John Duval Jr. Elementary - Whitman, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Whitman-Hanson Reg School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5914041

Application Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Includes any 1:1 paraprofessionals that are academically supporting a student

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certified

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Restraint Trained

Assist with toileting

Support students requiring de-escalation, time outs, and/or restraints

Support student on behavior intervention plans (BIPS) through data collection and reinforcement under the supervision of classroom teacher and/or BCBA

Support Discrete Trial Training (DTT) under the supervision of classroom teacher and/or BCBA

(includes Special Education, Regular Education, and Title I)

Qualifications:

Paraprofessionals shall meet the requirements of a "Highly Qualified" paraprofessional as described in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

The minimum qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent,
• AND
• An Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
• Evidence of completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; OR

Evidence of completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed assessments:

ParaPro or WorkKeys

Reports To:

Building Principal or Designee

This job description outlines the general duties that the instructional paraprofessional will be expected to complete. However, the job duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job. Duties may also vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of students' disability.

The primary purpose of instructional paraprofessionals is to support both teachers and students in activities directly related to education. Essential functions of instructional paraprofessionals include:

Assist in the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of general or special education teachers. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students and monitor progress. Provide support for identified students both inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities.

Assist in administration of state/district wide assessments

Implement special strategies as required by supervisor

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Performs all clerical duties as directed by supervisor

Manages student behavior under the direction of supervisor

Demonstrates personal career development through in-service/other training opportunities as provided by the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District

Other Potential Duties Depending on Assignment

Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, crisis prevention, etc.)

Assisting students with transition to/from transportation

All other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Work year:

As specified in contract

Rate of pay:

As specified in contract WHEA Collective Bargaining Unit D

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required