Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional (HMS)

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools at Herberg Middle School in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional to support instructional staff and students in the classroom.

The role involves assisting with the instructional program, monitoring student behavior, collecting performance data, and helping implement IEP goals in collaboration with teachers. Full-time position with city school district benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 'Highly Qualified' per NCLB (Associate's degree or passing Para Pro or Work Keys)
• Experience working with students with disabilities; experience assisting with IEPs.
• Excellent communication and behavior management skills; ability to work as part of a team; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist one or more teachers in implementing the instructional program and duties as assigned by the teachers
• Assist the teacher to assess student performance
• Maintain records and data on student performance as assigned by the teacher
• Monitor student behavior and assist students to engage in appropriate classroom behavior
• Assist the teacher in implementing IEPs, when applicable

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Behavior management

Team player

Willing to be trained in de-escalation

Education

Associate's degree or Para Pro/Work Keys

Job description

Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional (HMS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925395

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 29, 2026

Job Description

The paraprofessional will assist one or more teachers in the implementation of the instructional program and shall perform all the tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the teachers(s).

• assisting the teacher and the student with the instructional program
• assisting the teacher to assess student performance
• maintaining records and data on student performance as assigned by the teacher
• monitoring student behavior and assisting students to engage in appropriate classroom behavior
• assisting the teacher in implementing IEPs, when applicable

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Herberg Middle School, Special Education Department

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Job Requirements

• Must be "Highly Qualified" as proscribed by NCLB (Associate's degree or passing Para Pro or Work Keys assessment)
  • Experience working with students who have disabilities; experience working with students who require academic and social/emotional assistance; experience assisting the teacher with implementation of an IEP.
  • Excellent communication and behavior management skills; ability to work as part of a team; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ronald Tomlin , Principal
• 501 Pomeroy Avenue
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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