FY 2026-2027 Special Education Paraprofessional

BACPS is seeking a dynamic dedicated and talented paraprofessionals and teacher assistants to join our school community. The paraprofessional will provide assistance to students and staff while working in and out of a variety of classrooms.

Job Description

maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records
provides reinforcement to students in small and large groups
plans and provides modified lessons under the direct supervision of general educationteachersor specialists
prepares materials for teachers and students as requested
attends parent conferences and TEAM meetings as requested
administers assessments to individuals or small groups as needed
meets with teachers/specialists for curriculum discussions as requested
meets with administrators teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues as requested
carries out personal health and safety protocols with appropriate training
compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and Special Educationeducators as well as with the consulting teacher for integration to review students progress
assists in the development and implementation of a reinforcement program
participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs as assigned
provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports
provides escort and assistance to the assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building
performs other duties as assigned

Demonstrated ability to:

work with children of varying abilities
implement a structured behavior plan and work with appropriate staff to modify when necessary
arrive promptly for school scheduled classes and duties
support and follow established school policies
engage in activities to develop self-worth and dignity of students
recognize and provide for individual differences among students
communicate effectively with students teachers and administration
modify student work to match students level of understanding and development
maintain a cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff
solve practical problems with students and staff
understand and carry out oral and written directions
plan and organize work to meet deadlines
provide information and assistance to parents the general public and other staff members in a helpful courteous and timely manner

Knowledge of:

available assistive technologies with appropriate training
effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications
interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
telephone/computer techniques and etiquette

Education/ Experience/ Skills:

• Minimum of an Associate of Arts or Science degree (60 credits); BA preferred; formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred;
• Citizenship residency or work VISA in the United States required;
• Strong commitment to the mission policies goals and philosophy of Baystate Academy Charter Public School;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities;
• Must have the ability to consistently show good judgment and decision making skills;
• Professional appearance and attitude;
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• English/Spanish bilingual desired

Core Job Requirements:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by core contentstaff.
• Assists the core content staffin devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students their needs interests and abilities.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods play periods and field trips.
• Carry out assessment activities to collect and document objective information about the students strengths and needs
• Reinforce reading writing mathematical ideas and concepts and other such skills presented by the classroom teacher

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates

Baystate Academy Charter Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran status and gender identity.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority