Paraprofessional Kindergarten 19.5 hours per week

Peabody Public Schools; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Peabody Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten with 19.5 hours per week. Immediate start, part-time, with duties including supporting students in small and large groups and reinforcing learning under teacher guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a possible Associate degree/48 credits and CPI training in the first year. Salary aligns with district payscale; bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or higher, or 48 college credits, or Parapro/WorkKeys assessment.
• CPI training must be completed in the paraprofessional's first year.
• Ability to use or learn appropriate technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, using varied strategies.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication with students and staff.
• Support learning as directed by teachers and school routines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

CPI training

Technology readiness

Bilingualism desired

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

48 credit hours completed

Massachusetts Parapro or WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional Kindergarten 19.5 hours per week

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Job Details

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessional Special Education Kindergarten 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

Contact Information

• Carmen Santana
• 27 Lowell St
• Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]