Paraprofessionals

We are seeking Paraprofessionals for Collaborative public day schools in South Yarmouth and Osterville, MA. Experience with students with disabilities and / or behavioral challenges is preferred. The Cape Cod Collaborative offers a positive team approach for professional growth and development. We are seeking applicants with a willingness to learn and grow in the field of special education. Working in partnership with Cape Cod Community College, the Collaborative provides a pathway to teacher licensure in moderate or severe special education. The Collaborative supports students with significant learning challenges by supporting student strengths and building independence.

• The STAR Program in Osterville is a special needs setting supporting students kindergarten through age 21 with significant learning, communication, and behavioral challenges.
• Waypoint Academy in South Yarmouth is an alternative education setting supporting middle and high school students with behavior, social, and learning challenges.

Paraprofessional abilities and responsibilities may include:

• Supportive and direct work with students for academics, social skills, life skills, activities of daily living, and vocational tasks;
• The ability to work in a team format;
• The ability to physically handle interventions with students and / or lifting, positioning of students with significant needs;
• The ability to work with students with behavioral challenges;
• Demonstration of positive communication skills;
• The ability to assist with life skills, when necessary.

Interested parties should apply by submitting cover letter and resume to L. Troye Thompson, Human Resources by email to l.t.thompson@capecodcollaborative.org. Contact L.Troye Thompson at x 1122 if you have any questions.