SY 26-27 Paraprofessional - Inclusion Support

Fitchburg School District; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fitchburg Public Schools in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking a Paraprofessional for inclusion support. The role supports teachers and students with and without disabilities, ensuring safety and applying innovative instructional strategies, including technology, to boost learning.

Starting date to be determined, 185 days/year, with salary in the $21.75–$26.04 per hour range. CNTR includes professional development and holidays as negotiated with the district.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 credit hours required.
• Meet Parapro or WorkKeys assessment.
• Ability to work with teachers, staff and parents to problem solve.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support student(s) with or without disabilities.
• Assist classroom teacher in implementing academic/social/behavioral needs.
• Ensure the safety of students across all settings of the school day.
• Under guidance of the classroom teacher use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including technology, to increase learning and confidence.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in meetings according to school policy/CBA.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy.
• Support teachers and administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity for equitable opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal/SPSA.

Skills

Associate degree

48 credits

Parapro/WorkKeys

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Lifting ability

Education development

Special needs exp

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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SY 26-27 Paraprofessional - Inclusion Support

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg Public Schools - Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Fitchburg Public Schools. Inclusion support paraprofessionals are typically assigned to general education classrooms.

Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Fitchburg Public Schools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or;
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or;
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem solve;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs/bend often, and walk;
• Knowledge of the education, development, and instructional support of children;
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist and support student(s) with or without disabilities;
• Assist the classroom teacher in the implementation of academic /social/behavioral needs;
• Ensure the safety of students across all settings of the school day;
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher will use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy/CBA;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification, ex, SafetyCare, Alice Training, etc.;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Support teachers and administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, support rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second language learners;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/SPSA/assistant principal.

Reports to: Principal/SPSA

Evaluated by: Principal/SPSA

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

185 days per year (includes 3 paid Professional Development days & 3 paid Holidays)

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.75 to $26.04 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Special Education Program Paraprofessionals may earn +$2.60 per hour for additional duties. Toileting and ABA duties are eligible for up to an additional$1.30 per hour.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.
• Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits .

Contact Information

• Lily Mendonca, SPSA
• McKay Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]