Cat. 1 Paraeducator Classroom

PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth Public Schools is seeking a Category 1 Paraeducator for the Cold Spring School in Plymouth, MA. The position is part-time with a salary per hour and requires DESE qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to support a diverse student population.

The paraeducator will work under the building principal and supervising general education teachers, supporting safe and organized classrooms and assisting in various school settings.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified as per the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Proven ability to work with children with varying abilities in a polite and friendly manner and relate to administrators, parents, teachers, students, and staff.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• A sense of humor and the ability to work with staff, students, and the educational community.
• Alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the school department.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom/specialist teacher as needed.
• Works on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the teacher.
• Assists in reviewing student work under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Supervises students during instructional activities and transitions.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and refers issues to the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties designated by immediate supervisors.
• Escort children to and from transportation safely as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Collects data on student performance, goals and behavior for the supervising teacher.

Skills

DESE qualified

Strong communication

Verbal & written

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Cat. 1 Paraeducator Classroom

Plymouth Public Schools Cold Spring School - Plymouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5895025

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: CLASSROOM PARAEDUCATOR CATEGORY 1

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Highly Qualified as per Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• 2. Proven ability to work with children with a variety of abilities in a polite and friendly manner and relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
• 3. Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• 4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• 5. A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
• 6. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Building principal, supervising general education classroom/specialist teacher(s).

Job Goals

1. To assist teachers in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.
2. Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students and staff as well as providing classroom support to teachers and students.

Performance Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

1. Assists the classroom/specialist teacher as needed.
2. Work on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the teacher.
3. Assists in objectively reviewing student work and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
4. Assists in the supervision of students during instructional activities and transitional periods.
5. Maintains confidentiality of student records and respects the confidential nature of the classroom and will refer to the classroom teacher if a problem arises.
6. Accepts work assignments with any student (s) in the classroom as designated.
7. Assists the supervising teacher in the setting and maintaining reasonable standards of behavior and performance.
8. Escorts children to and from transportation in a safe and responsible manner as directed by the supervising teacher.
9. Assists the supervising teacher in collecting data on student performance, goals and behavior.
10. Reports all student accidents and/or incidents to the supervising teacher immediately or as soon as possible.
11. Some clerical responsibilities as requested by supervising teacher.
12. Follows individual student safety plans, IEP’s, 504’s, health care plans, etc.
13. Works with students in a variety of school/classroom settings (small group, classroom, recess, lunch, transitions, field trips, assemblies, specialists, etc.).
14. Participates in regular professional development offered both in and out of the district as requested (full-time).
15. Performs other duties or tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by immediate supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Varied based on student and district need; full time and part time opportunities available - school calendar year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established by the School Committee on the evaluation of support personnel.

SALARY:

Per current EAPC Paraeducator contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $21 to $23 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Van Winkle , Principal
• 25 Alden Street
• Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]