Paraprofessional 19.5 hours per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Hourly pay: $21–$26

Job summary

Brown School in Peabody, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for 19.5 hours per week to support students with instructional activities. The role requires assisting students individually or in groups, strong interpersonal skills, and CPI training in the first year.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with options for further college credits. Candidates must pass a background check and show legal residency status; bilingualism is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or 48 college credits or Parapro/WorkKeys endorsement.
• CPI training must be completed in first year.
• Background check and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status required.
• Bilingualism is desirable but not required.
• Ability to use or learn technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group using various strategies.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Complete CPI training during first year.
• Maintain appropriate technology use as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 credits or Parapro/WorkKeys

Job description

Paraprofessional 19.5 hours per week

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910310

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessional 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.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $21 to $26 Per Hour