PARAPROFESSIONALS (PROGRAM, ELEMENTARY LEVEL)

Medway Public Schools is seeking to fill the following position(s) for the 2026-2027 school year: PROGRAM 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 provide intense monitoring and intervention with students, under the weekly direction of liaisons, specialists, and/or classroom instructors, in providing students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive 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 Treatment/Discrete Trial/Fade Plans for students with special needs.
• Follows with fidelity, and monitors with support of the liaison, Behavior/Treatment/Discrete TriaVFade Plans with minimal guidance.
• Collects educational and behavioral data
• Assists with feeding, hygiene and toileting as necessary.
• Works cooperatively and with colleagues; accepts delegated responsibilities; takes initiative when appropriate; and maintains effective, ongoing communication with staff (and parents when directed).
• Follows a pre-set plan or study guide when directed by the liaison, specialist, or cooperating general education instructor.
• Prepares instructional materials and provisions for the learning environment as directed.
• Works effectively with both large and/or small groups of students and in 1: I tutorials.
• Assists in facilitating and modeling appropriate peer interactions.
• Attends meetings and workshops and participates in professional development opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the director of student services, principal, evaluation team supervisor, or teacher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employees must be able to complete district approved de-escalation/restraint training without modification.
• Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands (reach with hands/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 : $25,417 - $32,208