ELL 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 an ELL Paraeducator for Amethyst Brook Elementary School in Amherst, MA. This is a full-time, school-year position starting immediately.

The role supports ELL students, translates instruction, maintains tutoring records, and collaborates with teachers to promote a successful ELL program. Candidates with bilingual/bicultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen, resident or have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist ELL students individually and in small groups under supervision to reinforce learning goals.
• Interpret and translate instruction and information into students' native language.
• Maintain documentation of learning activities and tutoring sessions.
• Monitor students to ensure a safe, positive learning environment and support behavioral plans.
• Collaborate with ELL staff and teachers to develop the ELL program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Job description

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ELL Paraeducator

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

This job is also posted in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5892435
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 an ELL Paraeducator at Amethyst Brook Elementary School. This is a full-time and school-year position.

The ELL paraprofessional assists students, ESL and general education teachers, school staff, and families of ELs.in the following manner:

• Manages and assists individuals and small groups of ELLs, 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 ELL 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 the ELL and school staff toward the successful development of the ELL 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 English and another language (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or Korean). Ability to interpret/ translate in both directions.

Bilingual/ bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.45 to $30.54 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]

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