1:1 Paraprofessional (0.8 FTE)

Norwood Public Schools; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Public Schools Little Mustangs Preschool Academy in Norwood, Massachusetts is hiring a 1:1 Paraprofessional (0.8 FTE) to provide instructional, vocational and developmental support to students with special needs under supervision. The role is full-time with a pay rate of $21–$22 per hour.

Duties include assisting with gross and fine motor activities, daily living skills, behavior support, and helping prepare instructional materials; may supervise outside classroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and at least one of the following.
• Associates Degree ( or higher)
• Complete two (2) years or forty-eight (48) credit hours or study at an institution or higher learning
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled and other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists students with gross motor activities, such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking and running, as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists students with fine motor activities, such as playing with toys, cutting materials and coloring, as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming and personal hygiene, as appropriate to individual development.
• For any student requiring specialized assistance eating, the Para Professional must be able to feed students as directed by doctor's orders.
• Applies effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention to students with aggressive behavior or other social difficulties; provides physical restraint as necessary, such as in violent circumstances.
• Reinforces rules of the school and learning environment; acknowledges and encourages appropriate behavior and distinguishes inappropriate behavior for the students' understanding.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and teacher's pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials.
• Maintains accurate and complete records or student activities and behavior that may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules, and instructional reports, as directed.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• May be assigned monitoring duties outside of classroom.
• Additional duties as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Two years / 48 credit hours

Job description

Norwood Public Schools Little Mustangs Preschool Academy - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Description

• Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled and other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists students with gross motor activities, such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking and running, as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists students with fine motor activities, such as playing with toys, cutting materials and coloring, as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming and personal hygiene, as appropriate to individual development.
• For any student requiring specialized assistance eating, the Para Professional must be able to feed students as directed by doctor's orders.
• Applies effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention to students with aggressive behavior or other social difficulties; provides physical restraint as necessary, such as in violent circumstances.
• Reinforces rules of the school and learning environment; acknowledges and encourages appropriate behavior and distinguishes inappropriate behavior for the students' understanding.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and teacher's pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials.
• Maintains accurate and complete records or student activities and behavior that may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules, and instructional reports, as directed.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• May be assigned monitoring duties outside of classroom.
• Additional duties as necessary.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

1:1 Paraprofessional (0.8 FTE)

Norwood Public Schools Little Mustangs Preschool Academy - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5983647

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and at least one of the following:
• Associates Degree ( or higher)
• Complete two (2) years or forty-eight (48) credit hours or study at an institution or higher learning
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kristen Noonan , Principal
• 275 Prospect Street
• Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]