Preschool Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Public Schools in Everett, Massachusetts is seeking a Preschool Paraprofessional at Webster School Extension. The role supports students with developmental needs, provides individualized assistance to access curriculum, and helps students participate safely in the school setting.

The position requires a high school degree or higher, dedication to education, and experience in an urban district, with language diversity valued in the district culture.

Qualifications

• High school degree or higher required.
• Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to education.
• Experience in urban districts preferred.
• Candidates who speak another language bring value to the district.

Responsibilities

• General support of a classroom or classrooms.
• Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developed.
• Provide accommodations delineated within a student’s IEP/504 and implement modifications.
• Develop materials based on instruction from teachers.
• Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in various settings.
• May be assigned to multiple classrooms and grade levels.

Skills

Enjoys working with children

Urban district experience

Linguistic diversity appreciation

Education

High school degree or higher

Job description

Preschool Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869977

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Preschool Paraprofessional

DESCRIPTION:

Paraprofessional supports student’s developmental needs based upon recommendations from the classroom teacher and interdisciplinary team. The Paraprofessional will provide students with individualized assistance in order to help them access their educational curriculum, develop independence, make progress with their goals, and safely participate within the school setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or higher
• Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children
• Experience working in an urban district.
• EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speakanother language bring value to the district culture and diversity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• General support of a classroom or classrooms
• Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developed
• Provide all accommodations delineated within a student's’ designated IEP/504 ? Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher
• Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacher
• Create opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day
• Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels
• Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations)
• Provide small- or whole group assistance within the classroom
• Regular Education and Special Education students will be supported
• Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities
• Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning
• Support students to access a variety of technology
• Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc. ? Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction
• Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers
• Support students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedules ? Based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildings ? Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the IEPs are implemented based on student needs ? Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times
• Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times
• Maintain student confidentiality
• May be required to support other students not initially assigned to, as needed ? Carry out other tasks assigned by the Principal or designee.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The employee will be required to lift and/or move preschool aged children.
• The employee will be responsible for assisting preschool children with adaptive equipment. ? The employee will adhere to safety protocols.
• May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.
• The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc).
• May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.
• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.

WORKING TIME:

Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SALARY:

Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association salary scale. SY 26-27 Pay Range - $65,178-$125,654.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does notdiscriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on thebasis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender,gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or militarystatus, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat orharassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,178 to $125,654 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elaine Monge , Director of Human Resources
• 121 Vine Street
• Everett, Massachusetts 02149
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]