Teacher Assistant

District Wide; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North Adams Public Schools is hiring Teacher Assistants for the 2026/2027 year to support students in developing social/emotional and academic skills and to access the curriculum. The role reports to the Building Principal and Director of Student Support Services.

Responsibilities include assisting in small groups, guiding instruction, and helping with non-instructional tasks. A high school diploma plus associate's degree/ParaPro or higher is required; walking, lifting duties, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree/48 credits or ParaPro exam required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups on curriculum under teacher direction.
• Supervise and guide small and large group instruction as set up by the teacher.
• Assist students needing special attention or programming.
• Assist with non-instructional classroom duties and materials prep.
• Assist with lunchroom, assemblies, field trips, and related activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior regarding student information.
• Perform related duties as requested by teachers and principal.
• May be reassigned as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Experience with youth

Team support

Education

Associate's degree / 48 credits

ParaPro exam

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856772

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

The North Adams Public Schools is seeking Teacher Assistants for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year to support students develop age-appropriate social/emotional and behavior skills, supporting their ability to communicate and to develop the necessary academic skills and to successfully access the curriculum.

Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Support Services.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1.Work with individuals and small groups of students on all aspects of their curriculum, under the teacher’s direction.
• 2.Supervise and guide small and large group instruction, as set up by the teacher.
• 3.Assist individual children in need of special attention or programming, as requested.
• 4.Assist the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as supervising classroom routines or preparing materials.
• 5.To assist with non-instructional activities such as supervision of lunchroom, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• 6.Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• 7.Perform related duties as requested by the classroom teacher, special education support teacher, and/or building principal.
• 8.Teacher assistant may be reassigned as needed.

Requirements
Required: Applicant must possess experience and demonstrate an aptitude for working with youth. A High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be highly qualified. Completion of an Associate's degree, 48 college credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro exam is a requirement of the position. If the degree, credits, or successful ParaPro exam is not completed by the end of the school year, you will not be eligible to continue in a full-time Teacher Assistant role the following school year. The district will provide a limited number of attempts to pass the ParaPro exam during the school year if needed, along with exam preparation materials and professional development opportunities.
Preferred: Additional training or education.
Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.
Environmental Conditions: The occupant is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners, inks, and cleaning fluids.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.58 to $20.55 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Volff , Office Support Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]