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:
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.