Special Education Paraprofessional (2 available positions)

Somerset-Berkley-and-Somerset-Public-School; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools South Elementary School in Somerset, MA is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support elementary students with academic assignments and daily routines. This full-time role offers a pay range of $18–$24 per hour and immediate starting date.

Qualifications include two years of college coursework (48 credits) or an AS degree, plus strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with both students and adults in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework (48 credits) or AS degree required.
• Ability to work effectively with adults and students.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience at the middle school level.

Responsibilities

• Works with elementary school students and supports them in instructional and non-instructional settings.
• Reinforces learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about the students.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher.
• Performs related duties as directed by the building principal.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Two years of college coursework / AS degree

Job description

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools South Elementary School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional (2 available positions)

Job Details

Job ID: 5914698

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL: To work with elementary school students assisting them with all academic assignments and daily routines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with elementary school students and supports them in instructional and non-instructional settings.
• Reinforces learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about the students.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher.
• Performs related duties as directed by the building principal.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $24 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to South Elementary School

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:1. Two years of College course work (48 credits) /AS Degree required or passing score (464) on the Para Pro Assessment
• 2. Ability to work effectively with adults and students.
• 3. Effective interpersonal communication skills
• 4. Experience at the middle school level
• Recommended experience at the middle school level
• REPORTS TO:Principal
• TERMS OF: In accordance with the existing bargaining agreement with the Somerset EMPLOYMENTParaprofessional Bargaining Unit
• SALARY: In accordance with the existing bargaining agreement with the Somerset Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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