Paraprofessional

Norwood Public Schools; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Public Schools in Norwood, MA is seeking an Instructional Support Paraprofessional (IA) to assist teachers in classrooms and support student learning. The role is full-time and on site at Cornelius M Callahan Elementary School.

Starting November 30, 2026, the position pays $21 to $22 per hour, with citizenship/residency or work visa required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred, with at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supervising learning activities and maintaining classroom order to ensure student safety.
• Provide instruction and support to students as directed by supervising teachers.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and lesson planning sessions.
• Copy materials, laminate, type correspondence, and file documents as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Norwood Public Schools Cornelius M Callahan Elementary School - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Description

• Possess a basic understanding of the curriculum in the classroom(s) to which they are assigned.
• Teach students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on the student's progress.
• Use appropriate teaching aids.
• Implement teacher's lesson plans in small groups.
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Know appropriate policies and procedures.
• Possess the ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner.
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order to ensure the safety of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom objectives.
• May be assigned monitoring duties.
• Other tasks as necessary.

Job Details

Job ID: 5979453

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $22 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and at least one of the following:
• Associates Degree (or higher)
• Complete two (2) years or forty-eight (48) credit hours or study at an institution or higher learning
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deirdre Scotina , Interim Principal
• 90 Garfield Ave
• Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]