Paraprofessional (.585)

Mansfield Public Schools; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Elementary School in Mansfield, MA is seeking a .585 Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and supervise students throughout the day.

The selected candidate will assist teachers with modifications, support academics, behavior and social-emotional needs, and participate in data collection for behavior plans. The role includes supervision during lunch, bus duty, arrivals and recess and is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher requirement, or 48 college credits
• Parapro or WorkKeys certification or equivalent
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with modifications and specially designed instruction
• Support students' academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs
• Assist in implementing behavior support plans and data collection
• Provide supervision in school, classroom, lunch, bus, arrival/dismissal and recess

Skills

Student support

Instructional support

Behavior support

Data collection

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys

Job description

Paraprofessional (.585)

Mansfield Public Schools Robinson Elementary - Mansfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5901018

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

.585 Paraprofessional

Start Date: September 1, 2026

The District anticipates that this position will be assigned to Robinson Elementary School, however, employees are subject to reassignment at any time.

• Assist teachers in implementing modifications, accommodations, and specially designed instruction
• Support student’s academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs
• Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans as needed and collect associated data
• Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, bus duty, arrival/dismissal, and recess supervision as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Robinson Elementary

The mission of the Robinson School Community is to inspire a love of learning while promoting academic achievement, self-esteem and respect for all in a caring, safe, nurturing environment.

Job Requirements

• Certifications required:

  • An associate (or higher) degree, or
  • Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
  • Meet a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys

  Pay:
  Salary and benefits are consistent with the collective bargaining agreement between the Mansfield School Committee and the Mansfield Paraprofessional Association. The Salary Schedule can be found on our website at www.mansfieldschools.com. Salary placement is based on education and experience.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melisa Foster , Director of Elementary Special Education
• 255 East Street
• Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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