Special Education Paraprofessional - Kittredge Elementary School

Kittredge School; Hinsdale (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kittredge Elementary School in Hinsdale, MA seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision.

This full-time, school-year position involves implementing accommodations, collecting progress data, collaborating with staff, and helping students develop independence. Starting immediately, hours are set by the building principal.

Salary ranges from $17.35 to $24.01 per hour, in accordance with the paraprofessional contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience with elementary age students desirable.
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable.
• Experience with students with disabilities required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience with a variety of learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction.
• Requires patience and flexibility.
• Ability to interact and take direction from a variety of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in implementing accommodations and/or modifications for students requiring such supports.
• Assist general and special education teachers in collecting data on student progress.
• Collaborate with other staff in implementing behavioral intervention plans, as needed.
• Support student independence through the acquisition of skills and strategies.
• Other duties may be assigned by the building principal or superintendent. Hours will be assigned by the principal.

Skills

Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Elementary students experience

First Aid/CPR desirable

Disabilities experience

Collaboration with staff

Behavioral challenges experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patience and flexibility

Interact with professionals

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Kittredge Elementary School

Central Berkshire Regional School District Kittredge Elementary School - Hinsdale, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945732

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience working with elementary age students desirable.
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable.
• Experience with students with disabilities required.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience working with students with a variety of learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction.
• Requires patience and flexibility.
• Ability to interact and take direction from a variety of professionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in implementing accommodations and/or modifications for students requiring such supports.
• Assist general and special education teachers in collecting data on student progress.
• Collaborate with other staff in implementing behavioral intervention plans, as needed.
• Support student independence through the acquisition of skills and strategies.
• Other duties may be assigned by the building principal or superintendent. Hours will be assigned by the principal.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or other Supervisor

SALARY:

$17.35 to $24.01 per hour in accordance with the paraprofessional contract.

Position Type: Full-Time School Year

Salary: $17.35 to $24.01 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]

Contact Information

• Gregory Boino , Director of Finance and Operations
• 254 Hinsdale Rd.
• P.O. Box 299
• Dalton, Massachusetts 01227
• Phone: [phone] x1002
• Email: [e-mail]