Paraprofessional - Special Education

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River Station (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at James Madison Morton Middle School. The role emphasizes supporting instruction, supervising students, and collaborating with teachers to implement programs.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, organizing spaces, and participating in staff development. The position is tied to the district's 183-day year and union contract terms, with a pay rate reflective of paraprofessional duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Relate well with students and other adults
• Assist teacher and supervise students under guidance
• Participate in staff development workshops and meetings
• Assist with instruction and program implementation
• Provide individualized instructional services
• Prepare instructional materials
• Organize instructional areas
• Support non-instructional duties under principal guidance
• Participate in program evaluations and needs assessments

Skills

Student relations

Classroom supervision

Instructional support

Education

Associates degree

Praxis/ParaPro test

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: James Madison Morton Middle 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 (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). 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.