Paraeducator, currently at Bristol Eastern High School (as of 2/10/2026 position is vacant)

Bristol Public Schools; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to support students in both special education and regular classrooms. Responsibilities include assisting in instructional activities, maintaining discipline, and supervising students during breaks. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred college credits or a degree. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work well with students, staff, and the community. Compensation is per contractual agreement with typical work hours from 7:15 am to 2:15 pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of college credit or a degree preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with 10s and 100s.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Support students with classroom assignments.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with special education students

Ability to maintain effective relationships

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Two years of college credit or an associate’s degree

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR

DEPARTMENT: Bristol Eastern High School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY: Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Assist students with toileting as required.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to observed problems.
• Support students with toileting as required.
• PMT required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit or an associate’s degree (or higher), or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing.

Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers; multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; perform operations using American money and weight, volume, distance units.

Computer Skills: Basic knowledge and experience with job‑related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community; perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The role requires sitting, speaking, hearing; standing, walking, climbing, balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; pushing items up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lifting up to fifty pounds, with assistance for heavier lifting. Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical classroom noise level; work throughout school building, on school grounds, and occasionally off campus. Responsible for safety and wellbeing of students in charge.

COMPENSATION & HOURS

Salary: Per contractual agreement.

Work Hours: 6.5 hours per day (30‑minute break), 7:15 am – 2:15 pm.

Date of Service: ASAP.