Paraeducator (Stall Brook Elementary) - (2 Positions)

Bellingham Public Schools; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Stall Brook Elementary School in Bellingham, MA. Two full-time positions are available for the 2026-2027 school year, with 184 days and a 10-month calendar.

The role involves direct/indirect instructional support and collaboration with teachers, BCBA staff, and student services.

Qualifications

• Passing score on ParaPro test or other state-approved assessment; ParaPro waived with an associate degree.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prior experience working with children in a school setting, preferred.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Physical requirements: mobility, ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to use good judgment and respect confidentiality; sensitivity to children’s needs.
• Ability to learn and use Assistive Technology.
• Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meet and Google Classroom.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with student instruction, direct and indirect.
• Assist with selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies.
• Administer achievement and/or diagnostic testing.
• Assist in implementation of behavior modification programs.
• Assist with classroom management and student behavior.
• Support across multiple classrooms and environments.
• Participate in onboarding and mandatory trainings.
• Prepare for instructional events under supervision and with students’ IEPs.

Skills

Willingness to cooperate

Emotional maturity

Assistive technology

Online platforms

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Google Meet

Google Classroom

Job description

Paraeducator (Stall Brook Elementary) - (2 Positions)

Bellingham Public Schools Stall Brook Elementary School - Bellingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Bellingham School District

Job Details

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location Stall Brook Elementary School for the 2026-2027 (District Positon location assigned annually)

Schedule Ten (10) Months – 184 days to follow school calendar

Preschool/Elementary/KMA– 33.75 hours/week (6.75 hours/day)

BMS/BHS – 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: upto $23.18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Reports to: Principal, BCBA, Director of Student Services or Designee

Qualifications

• Passing score on the ParaPro Test or other state approved assessment program. ParaPro is waived with associate degree.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prior experience working with children in a school setting, preferred.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work Involved.
• Physical Requirements – Ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, building, and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a classroom and strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 20 pounds. Strength to lift/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning. Ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.
• Ability to use good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to respect confidential matters; sensitivity to and respect of the problems of children; traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use Assistive Technology.
• Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with student instruction direct and/or indirect.
• Assist the teacher with the selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies.
• Assist the teacher in administering achievement and/or diagnostic testing.
• Assist the teacher in implementation of behavior modification programs.
• Assist the teacher with general classroom management.
• Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in supervision of students involved in school activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing for the day’s activities during regularly scheduled hours.
• Assume responsibility for the classroom teacher in their absence including a daily rate increase, when needed.
• Flexibility to perform duties across a variety of classrooms and school environments.
• Participate in staff development programs required by the Building Principal and or Student Services Department.
• Under the supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with student’s IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities.
• Assists the teacher in implementing support strategies and interventions developed by the teacher and/or BCBA for reinforcing skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due them as individual members of the community.
• Assists in the teaching process and works directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self-care (ADL’s), and vocational skills.
• Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Completion of onboarding process including district policies and procedures, and annual mandatory trainings.
• Serves as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.
• Assists in behavioral interventions/able to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
• Assists in implementing treatment plans, health plans, safety plans and behavior plans, etc. for various students in order to create a safe and successful learning experience.
• Perform Data Collection (if required).
• Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc).
• Be able to apply ABA Strategies (specific training will be provided).
• Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities (if required).
• Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP (if required).
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal, BCBA and/or Director of Student Services.

Work with individuals and small groups of students to:

• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with self-help and independence skills.
• Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
• Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
• Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist in test taking, use of instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology and reading to students.
• Observe and make notes of the observation on performance and behaviors.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.

Assist teachers with non-instructional duties, such as:

• Escorting and supervising movement of students throughout the school.
• Assisting students boarding and exiting transportation vehicles.
• Proctoring testing and providing make up work assistance.
• Toileting, including diaper changing (if required).

Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including such duties as:

• Provide supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, community trips and other times as assigned/necessary, including covering for absent staff members.
• The supervision of students passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
• Assisting students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher.
• Temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom,recess, and playground duties will be assigned).
• Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
• Actively participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations per the job requirements.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, the Director of Student Services and the Superintendent of Schools or their designee and policies of the School Committee.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]