Special Education Paraprofessional (RMS)

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools Reid Middle School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and student learning. The paraprofessional will assist teachers with the instructional program and monitor student behavior throughout the school day.

The role involves helping with assessments, data recording, and implementing IEPs when applicable. Strong communication and behavior management skills are essential, with district-provided

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified per NCLB with an Associate's degree or Para Pro/Work Keys.
• Experience working with middle school students who have disabilities.
• Excellent communication and behavior management; trained in de-escalation and safety techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and student with the instructional program.
• Assist the teacher to assess student performance.
• Maintain records and data on student performance as assigned.
• Monitor student behavior and help engage appropriate classroom behavior.
• Assist in implementing IEPs when applicable.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

De-escalation training

Education

Associate's degree

Para Pro certification

Work Keys assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (RMS)

Pittsfield Public Schools Reid Middle School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892859

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 3, 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

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Must be "Highly Qualified" as proscribed by NCLB (Associate's degree or passing Para Pro or Work Keys assessment)
  Experience working with middle school students who have disabilities
  Excellent communication and behavior management skills; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Brites , Alternative Education Director
• 269 First Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]