Paraprofessional, High School (Part-Time)

Gardner High School; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Gardner High School in Gardner, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to assist teachers by supporting individual students or small groups under the direction of the Building Principal. Immediate starting date and a focus on reinforcing learning are central to the role.

The position requires a minimum of two years of college or willingness to prepare for the Para Pro Test, and eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is per contract terms with posted hourly range.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in an educational setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of college, or willingness to prepare for the Para Pro Test.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips or other school activities.
• Assists with group activities such as drill work and reading.
• Checks and monitors student work and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by teachers and/or the building principal.

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Paraprofessional, High School (Part-Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933709
Application Deadline: Sep 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in an educational setting.
• Must be qualified with a minimum of 2 years of college, or have passed or be willing to prepare for the Para Pro Test.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist teachers by working with individual students or small groups to offer academic support as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips or other school activities.
• Assists with group activities such as drill work and reading.
• Checks and monitors student work and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by teachers and/or the building principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Per Contract.

EVALUATION: Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $19.48 to $25.50 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Bartkus , Principal
• Gardner High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]