1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for Before School Program -Boylston Elementary

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District’s Boylston Elementary School seeks a 1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for the Before School Program. The role runs weekdays from 7:10 am to 8:15 am, with the school day beginning immediately on a September 2026-June 2027 term. Salary is $30/hour, with focus on students with intensive special needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting K–5 students in school settings, and show reliability, flexibility, and strong communication with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with intensive special needs.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Engage with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Support students with homework, games, and recreational activities.
• Assist with program routines such as snack, clean-up, and transition to new activities.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Enforce program rules and school expectations in a positive manner.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for Before School Program -Boylston Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924562

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: 1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for Before School at BES

Reports To: Before School Coordinator

Work Year Days: Monday-Friday (varies)

Work Hours: 7:10 am - 8:15 am (varies)

Terms of Employment: September 2026- June 2027

Salary: $30.00 Per hour

Educational/Training/Experience/License Required: Experience working with students with intensive special needs.

Accountability Objective: Supervise students in the Before School Program at Boylston Elementary School as 1:1 support

Responsibilities: The Before-School Program provides supervision and support for students in grades K–5 during the before-school program. Para will ensure a safe, positive, and engaging environment while overseeing student activities such as homework, play, and enrichment.

• Supervise and monitor students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Engage with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Support students with homework, games, and recreational activities.
• Assist with program routines such as snack, clean-up, and transition to new activities.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Enforce program rules and school expectations in a positive manner.

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to manage groups of students in a positive and supportive way.
• Dependable, responsible, and flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting.
• Ability to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Reliability and flexibility to support the needs of the program.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Boylston Elementary School

MISSION STATEMENT:“Boylston Elementary School, in partnership with the entire Boylston community, will empowerevery student to become a lifelong learner who is a responsible, productive, and engaged citizenwithin the local, national, and global communities.The Berlin-Boylston Regional Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Robert Pelczarski , Principal Boylston Elementary School
• 200 Sewall St.
• Boylston, Massachusetts 01505
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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