Preschool Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,071; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a dedicated Preschool Paraeducator in Amherst, Massachusetts. This full-time position requires direct support and instruction to preschool children, particularly those on the Autism spectrum. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, experience with young children, and a commitment to inclusion.

The role demands multitasking ability in a fast-paced educational environment. This position also handles some physical lifting and assistance with toileting, requiring a compassionate and understanding approach to student needs.

Qualifications

• Training and experience with young children aged 3 to 5 years.
• Commitment to inclusion benefiting students socially and academically.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and instruction to students.
• Assist with diapering and toileting tasks.
• Use physical interventions to maintain student safety.

Skills

Experience with Autism or other disabilities

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Effective communication

Data collection skills

Job description

Preschool Paraeducator

Amherst Pelham Regional School District, Crocker Farm – Amherst, Massachusetts.

This job is also posted on Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5768597

Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (E.S.T.)

Re-Posted: Jun 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a trained or trainable Paraeducator to work in our integrated preschool program, which includes ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) specialized programming with students on the Autism Spectrum or with other disabilities.

This position includes providing direct support and instruction to students under the direction of a special education teacher at developmentally appropriate levels for three to five‑year‑old children in preschool.

It also includes supporting students in one or more of the following areas, as applicable to the specific program: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self‑regulation, adaptive living skills, and sensory processing.

• Training and experience with the identified population (Autism or other disabilities); experience with young children 3 to 5 years old preferred.
• Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically.
• Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school or community.
• Strong positive, interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast‑paced environment focused on student learning and progress.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to collect data as outlined by students’ individual programming.

Able to assist with diapering and toileting, including toilet training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to assist students performing tasks, speak to deliver instruction and behavioral directives, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may also be required to use physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.

Position Type & Employment

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $21.45 to $30.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: 413‑362‑1872
• Email: [e-mail]