Paraprofessional-Special Education

L. D. Batchelder Elementary School; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

L. D. Batchelder Elementary School in North Reading, MA is seeking full-time Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students throughout the school day for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role requires collaboration with licensed staff, assistance with IEPs, behavior support, and classroom supervision. Strong communication and a commitment to diversity are valued, with benefits outlined in the district contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist and support professional staff in implementing the Individualized Education Program for students and other special education programming
• Support in the implementation of curriculum modifications for specified students
• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities as required
• Facilitate establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Support teacher with preparation of instructional materials
• Collaborate on school-based supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bus duty, and/or classrooms
• Cover general office duties as needed
• Provide assistance to the principal and staff in the daily management of the school
• Substitute at all grade levels as requested
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as designated by the Principal, Teacher, and/or Designee

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to multi-task

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Paraprofessional-Special Education

North Reading Public Schools L. D. Batchelder Elementary School - North Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5871218

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

The L.D. Batchelder Elementary Schoolis seeking fulltime Special Education Paraprofessionals to support studentsthroughout the school day starting in the 2026-2027 school year. North Reading Public Schoolsis actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

This position is five (5) days per week (Monday through Friday) and 35.0 hours per week.

Essential Duties

• Assist and support professional staff in implementing the Individualized Education Program for students and other special education programming
• Supportin the implementation of curriculum modifications for specified students
• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities as required
• Facilitateestablishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Supportteacher with preparation of instructional materials
• Collaborate onschool-based supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bus duty, and /or classrooms
• Cover general office duties as needed
• Provide assistance to the principal and staff in the daily management of the school
• Substitute at all grade levels as requested
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as designated by the Principal, Teacher, and/or Designee

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience preferred
• This may include background in education including college and/or work experience
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the currentNorth Reading Federation of Paraprofessionals contract .

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,342 to $42,213 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Maloney , Principal
• L. D. Batchelder Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]