Secondary Educational Support Professional

For the 2026-2027 School Year:

The Dedham Public Schools, home to America’s first tax supported, free public school, has an opening for an elementary paraprofessionals at the high school level.

This position is eligible for health insurance and paid time off (sick and personal days)

Please complete our brief online application and upload: • Cover Letter • Resume • Email address for three references (references will automatically be sent a brief survey). You may also upload letters of recommendation.

Dedham Public Schools seeks candidates who share our commitment to the advancement of students from underrepresented groups or who have been historically marginalized.

Dedham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dedham Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, military status or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Educational Support Professionals work a minimum of 30 hours per week and are eligible for benefits.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma
• Preferred: College degree in education
• Experience with students
• Demonstrated effective organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services
• ability to accept and implement directions
• ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed
• Consistent and dependable attendance is essential

The paraprofessional position can be physically demanding:

• Frequent standing
• Significant amounts of walking
• May be required to escort the student(s) to different classrooms, to recess and to field trips, in addition to managing the student(s) activity level
• While toileting and lifting may not be required in every case, a situation may arise where a paraprofessional will be required to do so
• The school environment can be high energy and moderately noisy
• Before/after school, recess and field trips may require time outdoors in inclement weather

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with classroom teacher to provide individual, small group and whole class instruction for students
• Supervise students in all environments
• Collaborate with and participate in consultation with special education and related service providers who work with students in the classroom

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the total school program
• Exhibit proficiency, dependability and punctuality in assigned duties
• Strive to improve professional competence
• Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students