Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional) - Northampton, MA

Join the HEC Academy team as an Education Support Professional at HEC Academy and help us empower high school students with academic and therapeutic support in a supportive, small-school setting. What You'll Do As an integral part of our team, you'll work directly with licensed special educators and content teachers to support teaching and learning. You'll play a key role in the daily life of our school by helping to implement our behavior management system, ensuring a structured and positive learning atmosphere for all students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, flexibility, and compassion in their work, connecting with students and colleagues to create a truly supportive environment. What We're Looking For

• Patience, flexibility, and compassion are essential qualities for success in this role.
• Experience working with high school students in a special education setting is highly desired.
• A background in Math or Science is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a current opening for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply. HEC Academy HEC Academy is a therapeutic, public day special education program for youth in grades 9-12 who are eligible to receive services via an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Our students typically present with social-emotional challenges, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, we have experienced success in supporting students experiencing depression, anxiety, and related patterns of school refusal.

Salary : $21 - $26