MLL Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public School District seeks a Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River, MA. The role emphasizes student relationship building, instructional support, and collaboration with licensed staff.

Qualified candidates will have an Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis) and the ability to relate well with students and adults. Employment follows the district contract terms with a 183-day work year and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Relate well with students and other adults.
• Assist in instruction and supervision of students.
• NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test).

Responsibilities

• Relate well with students and other adults.
• Support curriculum supervisor in instructional activities.
• Attend staff development, meetings, and training sessions.
• Assist the teacher with instruction and program implementation.
• Provide individualized instructional services.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize instructional areas.
• Support non-instructional duties under principal guidance.
• Participate in program evaluations and needs assessments.

Skills

Student interaction

Instructional support

NCLB Qualified

Education

Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis)

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: B.M.C. Durfee High School

POSITION: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
• NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• To be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor
• To participate in staff development workshops, training sessions, meetings, and/or other activities organized by the curriculum supervisor, or the program director
• To be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation
• To assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in:
• Providing individualized instructional services
• Preparing instructional materials
• Organizing instructional areas
• To be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines
• To participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:In accordance with the Fall River Paraprofessionals contract.Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary includes a 183 day work year, with 210 paid days per year (including vacation and paid holidays). Payrate ranges $24.75-$26.33/hour.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.