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2026 Summer Programs - SPED Extended School Year (ESY): Paraprofessionals

Somerville Public Schools · Somerville, MA · 4 mo ago
Training$30/hrTemporary

About the role

The summer program offers various specialized programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of special education students. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, collaboration, adaptability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Work in conjunction with the Somerville Recreation Department to support students with severe cognitive disabilities.
  • Train in CPR and First Aid (CPI).
  • Teach academic subjects such as math, writing, and reading to students with a range of disabilities including autism, multiple disabilities, emotional impairments, and cognitive impairments.
  • Participate in mandatory orientation and professional development sessions.

Requirements

Preference is given to those who have completed specialized training in:

  • Specialized Intensive Program (S.K.I.P.) for medically fragile/severe special needs students.
  • Life Skills, self-contained, certified Special Needs.
  • CPI training for students with severe cognitive disabilities.
  • Autism-specific training.
  • Kindergarten and Pre-school programs with CPI training.
  • Academic Special Education roles teaching math, writing, and reading to students with various disabilities.

Qualifications

Experience working with students with autism, multiple disabilities, emotional impairments, cognitive impairments, and multiple disabilities is preferred.

Skills

Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups are essential.

Benefits

Mandatory orientation and professional development sessions will be provided.

Pay

$30 per hour worked, Monday through Friday, 5 days per week, from 7:45am to 1:30pm.

Schedule

4-week program: July 6th, 2026– July 31, 2026
5-week program: July 6th, 2026– August 7, 2026

Disclosure

All positions are subject to funding availability and student enrollment. Courses may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment.

Contact

Reports to: Director of Special Education
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics, or military status. The school also does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment.

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