Academic Paraprofessional

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School; 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 seeking a paraprofessional to support high school students with learning accommodations and ongoing classroom assistance. The role includes tutoring, monitoring, and collaborative work with teachers for student success.

The position requires an associate degree or higher, at least 48 credits, and passing a Parapro or WorkKeys assessment, along with experience with high school students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• At least 48 college credits from an accredited institution.
• Must meet MA-endorsed Parapro or WorkKeys assessment.
• Experience working with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning for individual students or small groups using DCAP, IEP, and/or 504 accommodations.
• Monitor student work and supervise curriculum-based testing.
• Tutor and assist students with makeup work.
• Review materials with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Ensure students follow school and class rules.
• Prepare for lessons by gathering materials or setting up equipment.
• Supervise students during class, between classes, and at lunch.
• Collaborate with colleagues and attend faculty/department meetings.
• Respond to communications within 48 hours and complete school/district paperwork.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics and College Pathways and/or the Assistant Superintendent-Principal.

Skills

Parapro / WorkKeys

Experience with HS students

Education

Associate degree or higher

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 Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5969620

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Pay Rate: Individual Employment Contract ($20.00 - $25.00 per hour)

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]