Intensive Support Paraprofessional

Agawam-Public-Schools; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Agawam Public Schools is seeking an Intensive Support Paraprofessional at James Clark School in Agawam, MA. This 10-month role requires 15 college credits or passing the Para Test, with associates degrees preferred, to support students under the teacher’s direction.

The position involves working with students in small groups, providing instructional and clerical assistance, and participating in in-service training as assigned by the teacher. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 15 college credits or have passed the Para Test.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning with individual students or small groups.
• Alert the teacher to problems or special information about students.
• Participate in in-service training and implement assignments by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work.
• Supervise testing as assigned and assist with related duties.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Instructional support

Small group instruction

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Intensive Support Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914408

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Required to have at least 15 college credits or have passed the Para Test. Associates degrees preferred.

To work closely with the student(s) under the direction of the teacher in an effort to facilitate the progress of the student(s) toward the goals stated and to provide other instructional and clerical assistance as required by the teacher.

Performance Responsibilities - Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning. Alerts the teacher of any problems or special information about students. Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher. Relates to students within the classroom in a manner consistent with the teacher's philosophy in the area of discipline and instruction. Supervises testing as assigned by the teacher. Other related duties may be assigned.

Agawam Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $22,426 to $31,846 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to James Clark School

James Clark Elem. School houses grades K-4 and one DLC classroom. Our students are encouraged to be respectful, caring citizens who strive to reach their potential both academically and socially. We feel that our students should take responsibility for their learning while receiving respect for the individuality. Our role as educators is to prepare the students to meet life's challenges with an open mind and to accommodate each child's learning style for optimal success.

Job Requirements

• 10 month position
• Work with students in small groups for instruction and support students during whole class lessons.
• Working to support Special Education Students in various programs and/or settings
• Work to fulfill paraprofessional duties, including toileting assistance (if needed)
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• MITCHELL TAYLOR , Principal
• 65 Oxford Street
• Agawam, Massachusetts 01001
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]