Impactful Long-Term Paraprofessional Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 26,091 - 35,362; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Short Term Disability options

Job summary

An educational institution in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role involves collaborating with teachers to enhance student achievement and providing instructional assistance. Candidates will assist with classroom activities and support students, particularly those with special needs. Compensation ranges from $18.94 to $25.67 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance and other options.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cooperative and productive relationships.
• Knowledge of working with children with special needs.
• Experience with CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student arrival and departure.
• Prepare classrooms for daily activities.
• Monitor and document student performance.
• Provide assistance with behavior management.

Skills

Behavior management

Positive feedback

Collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Anticipated Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional (Opening for 2026-2027 school year)

Mount Greylock Regional School District - MA Mount Greylock Regional School - Williamstown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Anticipated Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional (Opening for 2026-2027 school year)

Mount Greylock Regional School District - MA Mount Greylock Regional School - Williamstown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mount Greylock Regional School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5597367
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a temporary, long-term substitute position covering a leave of absence beginning August 28 and anticipated to end on November 30, 2026.

JOB TITLE:Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO:Principal


POSITION STATEMENT:Paraprofessionals work collaboratively with classroom teachers, specialists, and building administration and work to enhance student achievement by assisting with student instruction.

Essential Functions:
- Assist with arrival and departure of students by:
- Monitoring and directing students in the hallways.
- Greeting students as they arrive or leave the building.
- Assisting with special needs equipment (ie. wheelchairs).
- Helping students enter or exit buses.
- Escorting students to the proper classroom.

Prepare classrooms for daily activities by:
- Generating and securing lists, charts, assignments and test materials.
- Assist teacher(s) with alternative/modified curricula as requested.
- Provide instructional assistance to students by: Reading to student(s), clarifying context, assist in research for assignment completion.
- Prompt students to stay on task.
- Give positive feedback to students by encouraging completion and accuracy of assigned work.
- Paraprofessionals must display positive role modeling.
- Provide classroom notes, handouts and assignments to resource room personnel.
- Monitor and provide documentation of a student’s performance by:
- Provides teachers with continuous feedback concerning student progress while providing small group, individual support.
- Assist the teachers in devising strategies for regular or special education students, for reinforcing material or skills based upon a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
- Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
- Provide out-of-classroom supervision for individual/small group testing as stated in Support Plan.
- Provide organizational support to students as required.
- Assist students in class work completion.

Monitor and assist with behavior management by:
- Provides teachers with continuous feedback concerning student behavior, and incidents which affect student well-being.
- Monitor student behavior in classrooms and hallways, intervene when necessary.
- Enhances student self-concept and esteem by providing positive feedback.
- Assist teachers with implementation of behavior plans throughout the day.
- Direct/re-direct students to stay on task. Provide follow-up on behavior consequences.
- Complete any required paperwork that pertains to behavior incidents throughout the day.


Ability to:
- Maintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use of courtesy and tact when interacting and working with others.
- Implement and assist in the physical restraint of students if needed and according to established protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of:
- Knowledge and experience within education and working with children with special needs and disabilities.
- De-escalation techniques and active listening skills (CPI), CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications:Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education:
- Associates degree or a passing score on a ParaPro exam within one year of employment is required.

Benefits & Compensation:

Compensation range vary between hourly rates of $18.94 to $25.67 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Health & dental plans:

• Comprehensive options include Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, PPO, and POS plans.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue Freedom (with Orthodontics)
• Blue 20/20 Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary coverages: Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, Cancer, and Critical Illness plans

Provisions & Conditions of Employment:

Position governed by MGL Chapter 71 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Mount Greylock Education Association and the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings:

• National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)

All screenings must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.94 to $25.67 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Nopper , HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
• Phone: [phone] x 4001
• Email: [e-mail]

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