Academic Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, MA, is hiring an Academic Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. Schedule runs 7:15 am to 2:45 pm on a 183-day calendar, with a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Pay rate aligns with the Diman paraprofessional pay scale. Qualifications include an associate degree and at least 48 credits post-secondary, plus Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys credential and experience with high school students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 48 credits (post-secondary) or equivalent.
• Massachusetts-endorsed Parapro or WorkKeys credential required.
• Experience working with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Monitors student work and supervises testing.
• Tutors and assists students with makeup work.
• Reviews material in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ensures students follow school rules and completes paperwork.
• Prepares for lessons and sets up equipment.
• Supervises students in class, between classes, and lunch.
• Collaborates with colleagues and attends meetings.
• Responds to communications within 48 hours.

Skills

High school experience

Student support

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

48 credits post-secondary

Job description

Diman Regional Vo-Tech High School / Greater Fall River Vocational Technical High School Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School - Fall River, Massachusetts

Academic Paraprofessional

This job is also posted in Greater Fall River Reg Vocational Technical School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5865573

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year (183 days)

7:15 am to 2:45 pm, which includes half hour unpaid lunch

Pay Rate: In accordance with the Diman paraprofessional pay rate

Requirements

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
• Experience working with high school-aged students

“Note: Title I paraprofessionals must also work under the direct supervision of a teacher. “

Job description, main functions, and or product developed:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and DCAP, IEP, and/or 504 accommodations.
• Monitors student work and supervises curriculum-based testing.
• Tutors and assists students with makeup work.
• Reviews material with students in a one-on-one or in a small group setting.
• Ensures students follow school and class rules.
• Prepares for lessons by gathering materials or setting up equipment.
• Supervises students in class, between classes, and during lunch.
• Collaborates with colleagues.
• Attends faculty meetings and department meetings.
• Responds to all communication (email, phone, etc.) within 48 hours.
• Completes all school and district required paperwork.
• Actively participates in all school and district professional development activities.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics and College Pathways and/or the Assistant Superintendent-Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20 to $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr Kate Warren , Director of Academics and College Pathways
• Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]