Classroom Support Specialist (Paraprofessional)

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Northbridge High School in Whitinsville, MA. The role supports the classroom teacher, performing assigned tasks and helping students with reading, writing, and basic math under supervision.

The starting date is immediate and compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour. Salary steps for new hires range from no degree through bachelor’s, with grid-based pay scales and residency/work eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and computation skills.
• Have good physical and emotional health.
• Use discretion with confidential information.
• Demonstrate consistent professional behavior.
• Understand and enforce school rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• To assist the classroom teacher in performing assigned tasks.
• Support students with reading, writing, and basic math activities.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the classroom.
• Help enforce classroom rules and safety procedures.
• Assist with general classroom duties as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Computation skills

Discretion with confidential info

Professional behavior

Understand school rules

Education

No Degree

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Northbridge High School in Whitinsville, MA. The role supports the classroom teacher, performing assigned tasks and helping students with reading, writing, and basic math under supervision.

The starting date is immediate and compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour. Salary steps for new hires range from no degree through bachelor’s, with grid-based pay scales and residency/work eligibility requirements.