4639 A/C - Galligan Elementary School: Educational Assistant

Harold H. Galligan School; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harold H. Galligan School in Taunton, Massachusetts is seeking an Educational Assistant to support classroom instruction and student needs. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and meets ESSA qualifications (Associates degree or 48 credits or a 464+ ParaPro score).

The role is full-time with an hourly wage of $25.07–$26.54 and starts immediately. Applicants must have citizenship/residency/work authorization and submit via the Taunton Public Schools system.

Qualifications

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible under ESSA minimums: associates degree or 48 credits or a 464+ ParaPro score.

Skills

ParaPro score 464+

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro test score 464+

Job description

4639 A/C - Galligan Elementary School: Educational Assistant

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent AND
• Possess either:
• 48 credit hours completed at an Institution of High Education; OR
• Scored 464 or higher on the ParaPro Test

4639 A/C - Galligan Elementary School: Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969774
Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

*ESSA – minimum qualification requirements:

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent AND
• Possess either:
• An Associates’ (or higher) degree; OR
• 48 credit hours completed at an Institution of High Education; OR
• Scored 464 or higher on the ParaPro Test

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25.07 to $26.54 Hourly Rate
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Taunton Public Schools Human Resources
• 215 Harris Street
• Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]