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Special Education Paraprofessional

Cotting School
Lexington, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2026 CLOSED ON 3/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Cotting School?

Imagine arriving at work each day amid a sea of smiling faces. The students’ tenacity and enthusiasm for learning are reflected in the staff’s dedication to their success. And speaking of your peers, what a joy they are to work with! Some of the most welcoming, generous, and talented people you’ll ever meet.

Every day at Cotting School is a new adventure with challenges and opportunities large and small. You might be helping a classroom of students with a range of disabilities strive to reach the top of our fully accessible rock climbing wall, so they can feel a rush of pride and confidence as their friends and teachers applaud and cheer them on. Perhaps you’ll escort them on a community trip to a local business, where they can practice life skills and explore their interests through volunteer work. And don't forget about academic and therapeutic work, both equally as rewarding. Today could be the day you help a student finally grasp that concept or skill they’ve been trying so hard to achieve.

This is just a glimpse of what it would be like to share your talent, expertise, and passion for special education with the Cotting School community!

Cotting School is hiring Special Education Classroom Paraprofessionals!

About the Position: We are looking to hire new grads and experienced people with a background and interest in SPED. Program Assistants will work in a classroom setting with a lead teacher. Our classes have 8 or fewer students and have 2 teaching assistants per class. There are many opportunities to work closely with students, including assisting in classroom instruction and attending weekly school specials (Gym, Art, Performing Arts, etc). Experience working with students with special needs is a plus!

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers with the instructional program as requested.
  • Work assigned students in the classrooms and throughout the program as directed.
  • Accompany students in various specials throughout the day including gym, art, performing arts, industrial arts, vocational classes, science, and social studies.
  • Escort students in corridors wherever necessary and during arrival and departure times.
  • Assist with lifting and transferring students in/out of wheelchairs, standers, and gait trainers. (training on this skill will be provided)
  • Safely assist in feeding assigned students as directed. (training on this skill will be provided)
  • Assist with personal care if requested.
  • Work with classroom and vocational staff on community trips or off-site jobs depending on program level (van driving is required and training on this will be provided)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Salary : $23

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