Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional (Williamstown Elementary)

Williamstown Elementary School

Williamstown (MA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 37,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Health & dental plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Williamstown Elementary School seeks a Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional to cover a leave of absence from immediately until 11/30/2026. The role supports students under the supervision of the principal and classroom teachers, assisting with instruction, behavior management, and daily tasks.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or ParaPro exam passing score within one year, and experience with special needs students.

Qualifications

Associates degree or ParaPro exam within one year of employment is required.
Experience with children with special needs and disabilities.
Knowledge of CPI, CPR/First Aid and de-escalation techniques.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities

Assist with arrival and departure of students and monitor hallways.
Greet students and assist with special needs equipment.
Provide instructional support and read to students.
Monitor and document student progress and behavior.
Prepare classrooms and materials for daily activities.

Skills

De-escalation

Active listening

CPR/First Aid

Behavior management

Education

Associates degree or ParaPro exam

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional (Williamstown Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915627
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This is a temporary, long-term substitute position covering a leave of absence beginning immediately 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.
Escort 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: