Full Time Paraprofessional

Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.

Hopeful Journeys Educational Center

• Beverly, Massachusetts Job Details
  

Job ID:

5948775

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Full Time Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO

Behavior Clinician (BCBA)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt position

BENEFITS

Hopeful Journeys offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package including:

A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy including over 8 weeks of Paid Time Off (increases with seniority)

Tuition reimbursement for related Master's programs

Mentoring/Supervision for qualifying programs

Childcare reimbursement

Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) fundable with pre-tax dollars

401k with company matching structure

Health and Dental benefits at a competitive cost with company cost sharing

Salary for

Paraprofessional:

Full Time Position Starting Salary

• $60,000 annually (Bachelor's level).
  Full Time Position Starting Salary
• $55,000 annually (Non-Bachelor level).

Job Summary for

Paraprofessional:

Hopeful Journeys' mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives.

The Paraprofessional's primary job responsibilities are implementing behavior intervention & curriculum programs for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, managing two student cases, and promoting HJEC's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for

Paraprofessional:

• Work with students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities utilizing ABA methodology.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per students' specific goals and programming.
• Demonstrate fluency with behavior plans, discrete trial teaching, and task analysis.
• Demonstrate fluency with and correctly implement CALM procedures (including wearing protective equipment as required).
• Complete case management and other paperwork tasks.
• Participate in community outings with students including, but not limited to: swimming and vocational sites etc.
• Ensure effective communication between home and school with appropriate in person parent communication and home note documentation.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education or a related Human Services Field preferred, but not required.

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities preferred; however, entry level candidates are welcomed. High level of comprehensive training will be provided!

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$55,000 to $60,000 Per Year