Caminantes Paraeducator

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a Caminantes paraeducator for Amethyst Brook Elementary in Amherst, MA. This is a full-time school-year role supporting students, teachers, and families within the Caminantes program.

The paraprofessional assists with instruction, interprets and translates, and documents tutoring sessions while maintaining a positive classroom environment and collaborating with staff. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong oral and written communication in Spanish.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural community.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support by interpreting and translating instruction into students' native language.
• Maintain documentation of learning activities and tutoring sessions.
• Monitor students to ensure a safe and positive learning environment and support behavior plans.
• Collaborate with staff to support the Caminantes program.
• Work with a diverse population of students in a multicultural school community.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Amethyst Brook - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Caminantes Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892439

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Amherst Public Schools are currently seeking applicants for a Paraeducator for the Caminantes program at Amethyst Brook Elementary School. This is a full-time and school-year position.

The Caminantes paraprofessional assists students, ESL and general education teachers, school staff, and families of the Caminanates program in the following manner:

• Manages and assists individuals and small groups, separately at times, under the direction of supervisors(s) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
• Provides classroom support through interpreting and translating instruction and information introduced by the teacher into students’ native language.
• Maintains documentation of learning activities and/or tutoring sessions of students as determined by the supervisor.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, including reinforcing and supporting student academic and/or behavioral plans.
• Collaborates and works harmoniously with all other members of school staff toward the successful development of the Caminantes program.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school community
• Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills in Spanish.

Bilingual/ bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.45 to $30.45 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]