2026 District-Wide Summer Program- Paraprofessional Special Education
About The Position
Fitchburg School District 20256 District-Wide Summer Program- Paraprofessional Special Education District-Wide Summer Program Paraprofessional Opportunities Special Education $27.00 an hour Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent ; Experience and ability to meet the needs of students with multiple needs; Previous experience working with at-risk students and students with diverse learning needs; CPR and First Aid Certification preferred; Organized, creative, flexible, reliable, and punctual; Experience in leading activities with youth Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, support and assist with all summer program activities as needed; Assist the site coordinator with a snack, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned; Support students who have been identified with special education services; May need to support students with behavioral challenges, require ABA services, or daily living skill support. Special Education Program at FHS July 6th 2026 to August 6th 2026 Program location FHS for k-12, Crocker for Pre-K Need (30) Hours: 7:45-12:00 (with extended hours on field trip days) Not To Exceed (NTE) NTE 78 hour s $27.00/hr; Not To Exceed (NTE): $2125.00 Timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly This position is temporary for the summer dates listed. There is no assurance of continued employment, as this is a temporary summer assignment only for non-FPS employees. Job assignments are at the discretion of the Director of Special Education. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment. The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required. Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected]
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Experience and ability to meet the needs of students with multiple needs
- Previous experience working with at-risk students and students with diverse learning needs
- Organized, creative, flexible, reliable, and punctual
- Experience in leading activities with youth
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, support and assist with all summer program activities as needed
- Assist the site coordinator with a snack, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned
- Support students who have been identified with special education services
- May need to support students with behavioral challenges, require ABA services, or daily living skill support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
