Clerical Paraprofessional

North Adams Public Schools; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Adams Public Schools is seeking a Clerical Paraprofessional for its Student Support Services Department at the district's central office. This year-round, full-time role supports administrators, communicates with students, parents and staff, and ensures compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements.

Essential duties include processing IEP documents, maintaining student records, scheduling meetings, translating documents, generating reports, and acting as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: at least two years of prior work experience, especially in Special Education.
• Knowledge of computer programs and high level English usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Process, file, distribute, and mail IEP documents to parents/guardians within timelines.
• Update and maintain school records including demographics, state reporting, and attendance.
• Schedule IEP meetings with coordinators and administration.
• Translate documents as needed.
• Prepare reports and letters in the Student Information System and related tools.
• Serve as receptionist for the Student Support Services Office.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and professional office space.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and service agencies as directed.
• Operate standard office equipment (computer, printer, calculator, copier, postage, fax).

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerSchool

District email system

Job description

Clerical Paraprofessional

North Adams Public Schools - MA Central Office - North Adams, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5731508

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The North Adams Public Schools is seeking a Clerical Paraprofessional for its Student Support Services Department at the district's central office. This position is subject to the North Adams Clerical and Library Paraprofessional Association contract.

This is a year-round position.

Job Goal: To provide clerical support to the administrator; communicating information to students, parents, staff, and/or other districts; ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

Supervision: Reports to the Director of Student Support Services

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

Required: High School Diploma or its equivalent (i.e., G.E.D.).

Preferred: At least two years of prior work experience. Experience working in Special Education.

• Responsible for processing, filing, distributing, and mailing Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents to parents or guardians and recording responses within federal, state and local timelines. Ensure that all documentation regarding the IEP process has been received
• Communicates with school office staff to update and maintain school administrative and student records/files including, but not limited to demographics, state reporting information, special education information, attendance, etc.
• Schedules IEP meetings in collaboration with special education coordinators, administration
• Coordinate translation of documents
• Generates and prepares information for reports and letters and documents in the Student Information System and other tools including, but not limited to demographics, state reporting information, special education information, attendance, etc.
• Acts as the receptionist for the Student Support Services Office as required
• Maintains a safe, orderly and professional office space
• Communicates with parents, guardians, service agencies as directed by the administrator
• Operate standard office machines and equipment related to clerical and typing assignments including computer, printer, calculator, copier, and postage and fax machines.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the administrator

Special Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Database systems [ie:PowerSchool], District e-mail); knowledge of high level of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; knowledge of strong interpersonal skills, including tact, patience, courtesy, and confidentiality; working knowledge of the District and location of schools and staff members.

Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 40 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions: The applicant is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.77 to $22.40 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Clerical

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Volff , Office Support Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]