1-1 Paraprofessional - Special Education

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Fall River is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional for Special Education to assist teachers and provide individualized support to students. Responsibilities include helping with instruction, preparing materials, and participating in development workshops. Candidates must be NCLB Qualified with at least an Associates Degree or pass the Para Pro Test. The position offers a 183-day work year with competitive salary and benefits based on the Paraprofessionals contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults.
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students.
• NCLB Qualified with required degree or test.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work under the supervision of the teacher.
• Provide individualized instructional services.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation.
• Assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in providing individualized instructional services.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Organize instructional areas.
• Be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines.
• Participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures.

Skills

Ability to relate well with students and other adults

Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students

Education

NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test)

Job description

1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 826

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional - Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/29/2025
• Location: B.M.C. Durfee High School

POSITION

PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
• NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis))

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• To be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor
• To participate in staff development workshops, training sessions, meetings, and/or other activities organized by the curriculum supervisor, or the program director
• To be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation
• To assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in:
• Providing individualized instructional services
• Preparing instructional materials
• Organizing instructional areas
• To be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines
• To participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Fall River Paraprofessionals contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary includes a 183 day work year, with 210 paid days per year (including vacation and paid holidays).

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.