Summer 2026 Student Service Aide (Paraprofessional)

Easter Seals of Massachusetts Inc•Canton, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MA (ESMA) is seeking various levels of Student Service Aides (Paraprofessionals) to support students in achieving their educational and life goals. This role involves working with the disability community and providing individualized services to unlock each student's full potential. ESMA offers onsite training and mentoring for early career professionals. The Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) in Canton, MA, serves children and young adults (ages 7-22+) with multiple disabilities, offering medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional, and complementary alternative medical services to promote independence. ESMA collaborates with PRHC to staff its programs and services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Submission of required medical documentation required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and/or adults with physical, behavioral, learning, and/or socioemotional disabilities preferred (for SSAI)
1-3 years of experience as a personal care assistant or school aide preferred (for SSAI)
3-5 years of experience in any of the following: PCA or school aide, experience working with children and young adults with physical disabilities, providing personal care to youth and/or adults with disabilities, or work with students who have behavioral, learning, or physical disabilities (for SSAII)
Associate’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent (for SSAIII)
5+ years of experience and training in related field working as 1:1 aide, PCA or school aide, experience working with children and young adults with physical disabilities, providing personal care to youth and/or adults with disabilities, or work with students who have behavioral, learning, or physical disabilities (for SSAIII)
A passion for improving the lives of the clients we support
Independent time management, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Encourage independence and assist students in reaching their educational goals as outlined in their individual educational plan.
Assist students with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, personal care, feeding, toileting, transferring, and transporting students throughout the campus.
Help students access and utilize their assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and augmentative communication devices.
Support students with social emotional concerns and assist them in developing positive social skills.
Assist in the monitoring of students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, area parking lots, special events, etc.).
Provide support for students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in scheduled activities (including, but not limited to, entering the pool and participating in barn/animal activities with the student).
Establish good rapport and build relationships with peers, students, teachers, and PRHC staff.
Provide paraprofessional support.
General Availability Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm or availability as needed.