LTS Special Education Support Professional

•Middle School

Weymouth Public Schools

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

•Weymouth, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Weymouth Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5905463

Application Deadline:

Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Long Term Substitute

•Special Education Support Professional

•Middle School

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.

We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Qualifications:

Experience working with students in Special Education program preferred

Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or

Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or

Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal

Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments:

Parapro or WorkKeys

Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs preferred

Experience with data collection/documentation preferred

General Summary:

The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of students with or without disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting the educator to achieve student success. This may include work with students on IEP goals, monitoring and documenting student progress, and regular communication with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers. The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Specific Duties:

Support and assist students for physical, academic, and/or behavioral needs

Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans

Manage aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de-escalation and safety skills, and apply programmatic safety training skills as needed (ie. CPI/Safety Care)

Toileting/Diapering Students

Provide a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction

Monitor student progress, collect and document appropriate academic and/or behavioral data

Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students, model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students

Accompany student throughout the day, as needed, for all classes, services, recess, student lunch time, and any other times required (based on requirements as delineated in the IEP or 504)

Support classroom teacher with classroom duties, if necessary

Facilitate, collaborate and communicate between classroom teachers and special education liaisons regarding the needs of the students served.

Participation in district provided job related training

Any other duties as assigned by the Building/Special Education Administrators

Other Skills and Abilities Required:

Demonstrate flexibility and ability to carry out instructions

Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs

Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment

Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$100 to $100 Per Day

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