PARAPROFESSIONALS (INSTRUCTIONAL, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL)

Medway Public Schools is seeking to fill the following position(s) for the 2026-2027 school year: INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or successful completion of ParaPro exam is preferred.
• Such alternatives as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

• Building principal

JOB GOAL:

• To support students and/or assist staff member(s) with assigned tasks under the frequent direction of liaisons, specialists, and/or classroom instructors, in providing students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, or equal access to the school environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Participates as a member of a collaborative team to assist in the implementation of IEP's and/or Behavior/Fade Plans for students with special needs.
• Follows with fidelity, and monitors with support of the liaison, Behavior/Fade Plans with guidance.
• Collects educational and behavioral data at the direction of the teacher/liaison.
• Assists with movement.
• Works cooperatively and with colleagues; accepts delegated responsibilities; takes initiative when appropriate; and maintains effective, ongoing communication with staff.
• Monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
• Prepares instructional materials, provisions for the learning environment, and/or distributes instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Works effectively with both large and/or small groups of students and individuals,
• Assists in facilitating and modeling appropriate peer interactions.
• Participates in district based professional development opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the director of student services, principal, evaluation team supervisor, or teacher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must be able to complete district approved de-escalation training without modification and physical restraint training with or without modification.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands (reach with hands and arms), kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must be able to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work year and salary in accordance with the current Paraprofessionals' Unit contract.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Altus dental insurance
• Altus vision insurance
• Boston Mutual life insurance
• AllState cancer/Disability insurance
• 403b/457b retirement savings
• Flex spending account (medical and/or dependent care)
• Employee assistance programs

Qualified applicants are asked to submit: Resume, three (3) references, and transcripts/certifications.

Salary : $23,658 - $29,972