1:1 Education Support Professional

Job Details Job ID: 5848938 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 23, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Locations Concord Middle School - Concord, Massachusetts

Job Description Concord Middle School is seeking a caring, reliable, and student-centered education support professional to support a medically complex student during the school day. This position will provide both academic and medical-related support to help the student access the school environment safely, meaningfully, and as independently as possible.

Salary Range: $26.18 - $31.93 per hour.

The individual will work closely with the student’s special education team, classroom teachers, related service providers, and school nurse to support the student’s participation in academic classes, transitions, routines, and daily school activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized support to the student throughout the school day, including in general education and special education settings.
• Supporting the student’s academic engagement by helping with classwork, organization, task completion, communication, and participation.
• Assisting with transitions between classrooms and school activities.
• Supporting the student with mobility needs, including lifting, transferring, and positioning the student as needed, in accordance with training, safety procedures, and the student’s individualized plan.
• Implementing accommodations, modifications, and supports as outlined by the student’s IEP and educational team.
• Supporting the student’s independence, self-advocacy, and participation with peers whenever appropriate.
• Providing medical-related support under the direction and training of the school nurse and in accordance with the student’s health care plan.
• Monitoring the student’s needs throughout the day and communicating concerns promptly to the appropriate staff.
• Maintaining student confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.
• Collaborating with teachers, special educators, related service providers, and nursing staff to ensure consistency of support.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with students with disabilities and/or medically complex needs.
• A calm, patient, and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to follow individualized plans, routines, and safety procedures with consistency.
• Comfort supporting both academic access and health-related needs within the school setting.
• The physical ability to lift, transfer, and assist a student with mobility needs throughout the school day.
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity, and student independence.

Qualifications

• Prior school-based experience preferred.
• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities, medical needs, or complex learning profiles strongly preferred.
• Willingness to participate in training related to the student’s educational, mobility, and medical support needs. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $26 to $31 Per Hour Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Concord Middle School Concord Public Schools' mission is to educate all students as lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. We embrace our diverse community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability— mental or physical, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We welcome, respect, value, and encourage our employees, students, and families to share their culture with those they work, learn, and interact with to allow a greater sense of cultural humility for all.

We understand the commitment it takes to cultivate healthy learning and working environments that balance psychological safety with accountability. Concord Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring and retaining a diverse staff. We are intentional about increasing the representation of diverse educators in teaching and leadership positions across our schools. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity in both academic and work spaces by fostering a culture of belonging while also ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities needed for their successes.

Concord Public Schools do not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities (*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles).

Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Daniel Hausermann Old Marlboro Road Concord, Massachusetts 01742 Phone: 978-318-1380 Email: Dhausermann@concordps.org