SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Public Schools in Northampton, Massachusetts is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is part-time with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour and requires acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to the start of employment. Duties include assisting classroom teachers with students.

School hours vary by site: Northampton High School 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; JFK Middle School 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.; Elementary Schools 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with students.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Northampton Public Schools Northampton Public Schools - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR

Job Details

Job ID: 5861411
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Northampton Public Schools is seeking Substitute Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year!

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour.

Duties:
Assist classroom teachers with students.

Benefits:
There are no benefits with substitute paraeducator positions.

We use "Frontline" which is an online absence management system.

IF HIRED:
Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.

School Hours:

Northampton High School
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

JFK Middle School
8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
1/2 day - 8:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Elementary Schools (4)
Bridge Street – PreK-5
Jackson Street - K-5
Leeds – PreK-5
Ryan Road - K-5
8:00 - 2:10 p.m.
1/2 day - 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.
  We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!
  Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tracy Harrity , Employment Specialist
• 212 Main Street
• Human Resources
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]