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:
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.