27-20 Special Education Paraprofessional Hopkinton Public School District Elmwood Elementary School - Hopkinton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Hopkinton Public School District Job Details Job ID:

5884832

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Job Description TITLE:

Special Education Paraprofessional

TYPE OF POSITION

Full-Time (1.0); 2026-2027 school year (start date 8/31/2026); salary per collective bargaining agreement, and commensurate with experience (range $23.51-$24.93/hour)

LOCATION

Elmwood School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION

All qualified candidates It is the primary responsibility of all Paraprofessionals to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support and interventions to all students in all settings. Under the general direction of the Teacher, the Special Education Paraprofessional will provide classroom and student support by various means, dependent upon the needs of the students. The Paraprofessional collaborates with specialist(s) and classroom teacher(s) to deliver the necessary specialized instruction, curriculum modification and classroom accommodation needed for students to access curriculum frameworks. The incumbent contributes to the effectiveness of the teaching team using positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict management strategies, while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality. The Special Education Paraprofessional reports to the Principal, with overall guidance provided by the Learning Specialist(s) and the classroom teacher(s).

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides overall support to the student(s) and classroom teacher(s) , based on the needs of the classroom and the students' Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable; Provides monitoring of student behavior as indicated on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP); Assists classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) in preparing for lessons and related materials; Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress; Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly; Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum; If required, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care; Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified, candidates must have/be: Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro exam; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults; Experience with and willingness to provide direct assistance to students to manage personal care to improve daily life skills, if necessary; Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate. Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www. hopkinton.k12.ma.us/ employment1 Send your completed application to: Human Resources Hopkinton Public Schools 89 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Incomplete applications are not able to be considered. The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$23.51 to $24.93

Per Hour Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > Special Education Assistant Equal Opportunity Employer The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information David Brauninger ,

Principal Elmwood Elementary School Phone:

508 497 9860

Email:

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