Paraprofessional - Special Education

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to help with the instruction and supervision of students. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's Degree or a Para Pro Test (Praxis) certification. Responsibilities include aiding the teacher, preparing instructional materials, and participating in staff development. This role supports the learning environment and requires collaboration with other educational staff. Salary and employment terms depend on job performance and program needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor.
• Participate in staff development workshops and training sessions.
• Assist and work under the supervision of the teacher.
• Be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation.
• Assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in providing individualized instructional services.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Organize instructional areas.
• Be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines.
• 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

Education

Associate's Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis)

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional - Special Education

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

POSITION:

PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to relate well with students and other adults
• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
• NCLB Qualified (Associates 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).

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.