Day to Day Paraeducator Substitute

Bellingham Public Schools; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a Day to Day Paraeducator Substitute to assist teachers, supervise students, and reinforce learning during school hours across varying locations. The role is temporary with potential for continued placement within the district's substitute pool.

Candidates should be in good health, hold a high school diploma, and demonstrate patience, integrity, and the ability to follow oral and written directions.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a high school diploma.
• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Must be a person of professional and personal integrity.
• A high degree of patience and tact in dealing with the general public, parents, teachers, administrators, prospective teacher and other personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified Special Education or Classroom Teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce concepts initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of individualized education.
• Performs instructional duties as directed.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and individualized work developed by the teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs related duties outside the classroom assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

Skills

Good health

Patience and tact

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma

Associates Degree or higher preferred

Job description

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Day to Day Paraeducator Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 4404081
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Day to Day Paraeducator Substitute

Bellingham, Massachusette

FUNCTION: To work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to supervise and maintain the learning environment as well as work directly with students and assist as needed.

NOTE: The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties do not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Start and end time coincide with school building hours. This is a temporary assignment, applicant hired will have the opportunity to remain on the BPS daily substitute and update information as needed.

Day to Day Assignment as Needed (Locations Vary)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision of a certified Special Education or Classroom Teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce concepts initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of individualized education.
• Performs instructional duties as directed.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and individualized work developed by the teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs related duties outside the classroom assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good health – able to lead a classroom out of the building during a fire drill with no delay.
• Must have earned a high school diploma.
• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Must be a person of professional and personal integrity.
• A high degree of patience and tact in dealing with the general public, parents, teachers, administrators, prospective teacher and other personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: upto $15 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]