Special Education Paraeducator-Middle School

Special Education Para educator-Middle School

Location: Amherst Pelham Regional School District Middle School, Amherst, Massachusetts

Job : 5822772
Final date to receive applications: Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking full time Special Education Paraeducators to provide individualized or small group support to Special Education students who are on an IEP. Beyond providing direct support when needed, this position includes supporting student use of assistive technology (e.g., laptop, adaptive mouse, etc.), implementation of academic lessons to the student(s) under the direction of a special education teacher and service providers, and monitoring for health issues and calling for medical assistance if/when needed.

It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc.) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another.

Qualified applicants should possess and/or have experience with the following:

• Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
• Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask, be flexible and work within a fast paced environment
• Patience and a willingness to learn and be challenged
• Experience with a diverse population of students

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.45 to $30.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities;
Special Education >
Multiple Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone:
• Email: gordond