Paraprofessional

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional School District's Spaulding Memorial School in Townsend, Massachusetts seeks a Paraprofessional to support K-4 classrooms, assist teachers, and help students with assignments, organization, and classroom routines.

You will implement accommodations per IEP/504, assist with small-group instruction, and help create a positive learning environment while maintaining student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Exemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Public Schools.
• Academic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supported.

Responsibilities

• Support in a classroom, library, or related setting.
• Provide academic support and reinforce lessons from the teacher.
• Implement accommodations per IEP/504 and modifications from teachers.
• Develop instructional materials as directed by teachers.
• Assist with small or large group instruction and activities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and complete required documentation.

Skills

High school degree

Works with children

Core values

Curriculum knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965558

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessional ~

Definition: Paraprofessionals generally support students in K-4 classrooms/programs. Paraprofessionals do not generally have child specific assignments, but rather are assigned to a classroom or classrooms or Specials area.

Essential Functions

• General support of a classroom, classrooms or Library.
• Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher has developed.
• Provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s designated IEP/504.
• Implementation of modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher.
• Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher.
• Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day.
• Provide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist).
• Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teams.
• Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations).
• Provide small or whole group instruction within the classroom.
• Regular education and special education students will be supported.
• Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.
• Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student support.
• Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning.
• Support students to access a variety of technology.
• Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.
• Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction.
• Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers.
• Support students with organization of materials, assignments and schedules.
• May be required to assist student taking notes or scribing.
• Based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned to different buildings.
• Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs.
• Support students during their specials, lunch and recess times.
• Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Carry out other relative assignments designated by the Principal.

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children.
• Exemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Public Schools.
• Academic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supported.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run. The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects. The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe. Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.). May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, etc.... The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment. May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene. May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Spaulding Memorial School

Profile: Spaulding Memorial School has a long tradition of commitment to the elementary school age child. Presently there are approximately 430 students who attend the school and a total of seventy-five staff members. The school community is rich with talented and dedicated students, parents, and teachers. There is a strong sense of purpose focused on the unique qualities of this caring early childhood center. This can only be achieved through a collaborative process which includes an active P.T.O., school council, and volunteer program.The educational program offered by the faculty at Spaulding Memorial is a highly effective elementary school program that encourages each child to develop his/her individual talents and abilities in a caring, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum focuses on the Massachusetts State Frameworks for all subject areas. The English Language Arts program incorporates explicit instruction for listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and encourages age appropriate cross-curricular applications. Children are introduced to math through a skills development program, which develops problem-solving techniques and encourages higher-level thinking. Our science curriculum emphasizes a hands‑on approach, which fosters observations, inquiry, and understanding. Social Studies emphasizes the understanding of family and community through the integration of literature. To educate the whole child social skills are taught through discussions of citizenship, self‑respect, peer relationships and conflict resolution. In addition, children have an opportunity to participate in computer, library, music, art and physical education classes. During the school year the children’s art work and musical talent is showcased at family events. To further enhance the educational experience at Spaulding Memorial the PTO sponsors a variety of cultural events, which augment the curriculum.The staff of the Spaulding Memorial is dedicated to the education of each individual child. Our goals are excellence, equal educational opportunities for all and the shaping of the whole child academically and socially.History: Spaulding Memorial School was a gift given to the town by Huntley and Roland Spaulding in the early 1930's. They gave the funding to build a modern school to serve grades one through twelve as a memorial to their parents. Prior to Spaulding Memorial the town had three schools that were crowded, cold and in need of repair. At that time, the advent of Spaulding brought the end of an era of district schools and a new, more united town. The Spaulding brothers ended up spending $250,000 and this was during the depression!Spaulding Memorial School was dedicated to the town of Townsend on its 200 year anniversary, June 29, 1932. Preceded by the biggest parade in Townsend's history, Mr. Frank Wright, Deputy Commissioner of Education of the Commonwealth, said, "Spaulding Memorial School was the finest, consolidated schoolhouse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."In 1951 six classrooms were added. This addition only temporarily solved the overcrowding problem. By 1955, it was necessary to have double sessions. Also in 1955 it was thought that forming a regional school district would help relieve the overcrowding. The population continued to grow causing a new middle school to be built and a new elementary school opened in 1987 when Spaulding closed. The latest renovation to Spaulding concluded in 1993. Spaulding's interior was beautifully reconstructed. It was important to the building committee to maintain the historical exterior look of SMS. It now serves kindergarten through fourth grade.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kate Guziejka , Principal
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]