Paraprofessional 19.5 hours per week

Center School; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Center School in Peabody, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs. This 19.5-hour-per-week role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's degree or 48 credits preferred.

CPI training must be completed in the first year, and candidates should be comfortable using technology. Compensation is hourly, $21 to $26 per hour, as posted by the school district.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or higher, or 48 college credits, or completion of Parapro/WorkKeys.
• CPI training must be completed in the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in large groups, using various strategies to reinforce learning.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and staff.
• Willingness to learn and use appropriate technology; adapt to classroom needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Technology willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

48 college credits

Parapro or WorkKeys certification

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Special EducationParaprofessional 19.5 hours per week

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• CPI training (crisis prevention intervention training) must be successfully completed in the Paraprofessionals first year
• A high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associate'sdegree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Ability to use or willingness to learn appropriate technology
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Salary: See school district website: Human Resources-Unit C payscale for hourly pay rate.
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement

Peabody is a Gateway City: amidsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Paraprofessional 19.5 hours per week

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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21 to $26 Per Hour

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Contact Information

• Carmen Santana
• 27 Lowell St
• Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
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