Paraprofessional

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, Massachusetts seeks a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in meeting learning objectives. You will support individual students and small groups, reinforce class material, and help implement instructional strategies with sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities include administering tests, guiding study, distributing materials, supervising on drills and field trips, and supporting substitutes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• An Associate’s degree or higher is acceptable.
• Completion of 48 credit hours or endorsements may satisfy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Administers and records achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists in devising strategies based on students’ needs and abilities.
• Distributes and collects materials for instruction and supervises make-up work.
• Guides independent study and enrichment work as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, field trips and other activities.
• Reads to students and listens to them read; supports substitute teachers.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

48 credit hours

Parapro or WorkKeys assessments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

48 credit hours completed

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys endorsement

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946622

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Paraprofessional

To assist the teacher to achieve learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups; to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Preferred Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• An Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or
• Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts endorsed assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys

Performance Responsibilities

• Administers and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and field trips.
• Reads to students and listens to students read.
• Checks notebooks, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains high-quality nurturing and boundaried relationships with students and staff.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior, and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by administration.

Compensation: The salary will be in accordance with the provisions of the approved Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School paraprofessional salary schedule ($23.25 to 32.40 per hour)

Effective Date of Position: Immediately

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Taylor , Principal
• 240 Sykes Street
• Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
• Phone: [phone] ext 239
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]