Anticipated Opening: Paraprofessional

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students at Amesbury High School. The role involves assisting with academic and behavioral needs under teacher guidance, implementing IEPs, and monitoring progress.

Ideal candidates will have a high school or trade school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students in a dynamic school environment in Amesbury, MA.

Qualifications

• High school/Trade school diploma preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the guidance of special education and classroom teachers.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans and monitor progress.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students to support learning.
• Assist students with academic and non-academic issues to enable participation.
• Help students develop appropriate social skills; may require toileting.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

High school diploma or trade school diploma

Job description

Job Description

This position requires assisting teachers in the classroom with a wide range of student needs, both academic and behavioral. The individual must have the ability to collaborate with teachers regarding student progress academically and provide individualized instruction.

Teaching and Learning:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of special education and classroom teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students
• Flexibility to adjust to different issues with students
• Ability to assist and help students with their academic and non-academic issues to enable them to fully participate in learning
• Assist students in developing appropriate social skills
• May require toileting

Anticipated Opening: Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980805

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $34 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Amesbury High School

Amesbury High School Mission StatementAmesbury High School is committed to the pursuit of excellence by providing a quality education in a safe, caring and respectful environment. We promote a challenging curriculum with diverse co-curricular activities that emphasize communication, critical thinking and tolerance. We encourage lifelong learning, personal and social responsibility resulting in contributing members of an everchanging, global society.-adopted by Amesbury School Committee February 2005Learner ExpectationsUpon Graduation from Amesbury High School Students will:1) Access, comprehend, analyze and interpret information.2) Organize and convey ideas through communications.3) Define problems, develop strategies, and evaluate, modify and implement solutions.4) Demonstrate the use and application of technology.5) Develop and demonstrate a sense of civic and social responsibility.The Amesbury Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, immigration, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, veteran status, age or disability.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Danielle Ricci , Principal
• 5 Highland Street
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]