Paraprofessional

NEARI School; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

School holidays

Vacation periods

Job summary

NEARI School in Easthampton, MA seeks a paraprofessional to provide 1:1 support in a high school program. The role requires warmth, strong relational skills, and the ability to establish firm yet nurturing boundaries.

The school offers a robust benefits package, holidays, and a significant contribution toward health insurance. Starting immediately, this full-time position includes collaborative work with teachers and a focus on trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Associates required
• Bachelor degree preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support in the high school program.
• Collaborate with a teacher in a classroom of up to six students.
• Maintain a trauma-sensitive approach with consistent routines.

Skills

Relational skills

Warmth

Engagement

Firm limits

Nurturing approach

Consistent routines

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933848

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NEARI School seeks a paraprofessional to work as a 1:1 in our High school program. NEARI is a twelve month day school for students aged 7-22 with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, neurological deficits, trauma, and other mental health disorders. NEARI was founded in 1985, and since that time has been engaged in cutting-edge work with its students. Our school is a creative and dynamic workplace, and places a strong premium both on open and honest dialogue and staff participation in decision-making and on relationship capacity. Our program looks for staff with strong relational skills, warmth, engagement and the ability to set firm limits while maintaining a nurturing stance and consistent routines. The ideal candidate will have an understanding and approach to behavior that: is sensitive to trauma and learning differences, emphasizes natural and logical consequences whenever possible and demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent development. In addition, he/she will be able to work collaboratively with a teacher in a classroom of up to six students.

NEARI offers an excellent benefits package, including school holidays and vacation periods, as well as significant contribution towards health insurance.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: upto $43,075 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to NEARI

NEARI is located in Easthampton, MA. Located in the Pioneer Valley, Easthampton is surrounded by five colleges: Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, University of Massachusetts and Hampshire College. The entire region boasts a dynamic and diverse culture with great theatre, music, art and restaurants as well as easy access to a wide variety of outdoor sports.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Brent Anderson , Educational Coordinator
• 201 East Street
• Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]