Paraprofessional- Evolve Academy

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 36,272; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional at B.M.C. Durfee High School. The position involves assisting teachers with student instruction and supervision while also participating in various training and developmental workshops.

The ideal candidate will have strong relational skills with students and adults, and must be NCLB Qualified, holding an Associate's Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis). The salary ranges from $24.75 to $26.33 per hour for a 183-day work year, offering 210 paid days including vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults.
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students.
• Must be NCLB Qualified with an Associate's Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis).

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the curriculum supervisor.
• Assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in providing individualized instructional services.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize instructional areas.
• Participate in staff development workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures.

Skills

Ability to relate well with students and other adults

Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students

NCLB Qualified (Associate's Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis))

Job description

Date Posted: 6/26/2026

Location: B.M.C. Durfee High School

POSITION: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
• NCLB Qualified (Associate's Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis))

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• To be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor
• To participate in staff development workshops, training sessions, meetings, and/or other activities organized by the curriculum supervisor, or the program director
• To be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation
• To assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in:
• Providing individualized instructional services
• Preparing instructional materials
• Organizing instructional areas
• To be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines
• To participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Fall River Paraprofessionals contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary includes a 183 day work year, with 210 paid days per year (including vacation and paid holidays). Payrate ranges $24.75-$26.33/hour.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.