One to One Lifeskills/Horizons Paraprofessional

Brockton Public Schools; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifeskills differential

Job summary

Brockton Public Schools at Mary E. Baker Elementary School in Brockton, MA, seeks a One to One Lifeskills/Horizons Paraprofessional to support students in a Lifeskills classroom. You will reinforce lessons, assist with IEPs, and provide individualized or small-group instruction under teacher direction.

The role is full-time with a $25 to $35 per hour rate and a $1,000 differential. Responsibilities include supervising students, helping with assessments, and maintaining confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• JET program may provide pathway for paraprofessionals to become licensed teachers

Responsibilities

• Work in special education settings reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
• Assist teachers with implementation of students’ individual education plans.
• Under the teachers’ direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
• Administer or help administer various classroom and district assessments.
• Assist the teacher in preparing and distributing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher with record keeping and data collection.
• Provide substitute coverage in classrooms and school office as needed per contract.
• Serve as transportation/bus monitors when necessary and ride the bus to and from the school with students.
• Escort students safely around the building and assist as necessary; some lifting, diapering, toileting, and feeding assistance may be required.
• Monitor field trips, cafeteria, hallways and playground as needed.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities and training as directed by Principal.
• Occasionally assist with restraining students as needed; restraint training will be provided.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform all related duties as assigned by Principal or Administrator.

Job description

One to One Lifeskills/Horizons Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941765

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

One to One Para in a Lifeskills Classroom with a $1,000.00 Differential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work in special education settings reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.


• Assist teachers with implementation of students’ individual education plans.


• Under the teachers’ direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.


• Administer or help administer various classroom and district assessments.


• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing and distributing instructional materials.


• Assist the teacher with record keeping and data collection.


• Provide substitute coverage in classrooms and school office as needed per contract.


• Serve as transportation/bus monitors when necessary which may include meeting the van or bus at a designated area and riding the van or bus to and from the school with the students.


• Escort students safely around the building either individually or in groups and assist students as necessary. Some lifting where appropriate may be necessary. Additionally, some students may require diapering, toileting assistance and feeding assistance.


• Monitor field trips, cafeteria, hallways and playground as needed.


• Attend meetings and professional development activities and training as directed by Principal.


• Occasionally there is a need to physically restrain some students. Restraint training will be provided where there is a need.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Perform all related duties as assigned by Principal or Administrator.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $35 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Mary E. Baker Elementary School

Mission Statement

The Mary E. Baker School will provide a quality education in a safe and supportive environment, which respects the diversity of all individuals, develops strong social skills and responsible citizens, involves parents and community, and instills a love of learning in an atmosphere that promotes academic excellence and recognizes student achievement.

Vision Statement

Every member of the Baker School Learning Community will:

• Strive for continuous improvement while focusing on increasing student achievement.


• Set high expectations and continually work toward achievement of these goals.


• Learn and succeed in a positive, creative, and educationally sound environment.


• Respect, encourage, and support all members of our learning community.


• Acknowledges and celebrate the achievements of all members.


• Foster teamwork between home, school, and community.

Job Requirements

• Brockton has an ongoing partnership with JET (Journey into Education & Teaching). “JET is a proven pathway to teaching for Paraprofessionals without a bachelor’s degree who want to become licensed classroom teachers in their urban community high needs schools.” Brockton Paraprofessionals who have two years of experience may be eligible to participate in this program.
  Please check out the JET website for more information: JET Journey into Education & Teaching (jetintoteaching.org)
  The Brockton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated. In order to better serve our students and the community, the District seeks to build a work force that reflects diversity of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical condition, and veteran/military status. We encourage all to consider employment opportunities within our school district.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required