Paraeducator (Stall Brook Elementary

Bellingham Public Schools Stall Brook Elementary School
- Bellingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Bellingham Public Schools Stall Brook Elementary School
- Bellingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Bellingham School District

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Title Para educator

Location Stall Brook Elementary School for the  (District Positon location assigned annually)

Schedule Ten (10) Months – 184 days to follow school calendar

Preschool/Elementary/KMA– 33.75 hours/week (6.75 hours/day)

BMS/BHS – 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state approved assessment program. Para Pro is waived with associate degree.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prior experience working with children in a school setting, preferred.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work Involved.
• Physical Requirements – Ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, building, and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a classroom and strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 20 pounds. Strength to lift/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning. Ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.
• Ability to use good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to respect confidential matters; sensitivity to and respect of the problems of children; traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use Assistive Technology.
• Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:

Principal, BCBA, Director of Student Services or Designee

• Assists the teacher with student instruction direct and/or indirect.
• Assist the teacher with the selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies.
• Assist the teacher in administering achievement and/or diagnostic testing.
• Assist the teacher in implementation of behavior modification programs. Work with individuals and small groups of students to:
  • Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assist with self-help and independence skills.
  • Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
  • Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
  • Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
  • Assist in test taking, use of instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
  • Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology and reading to students.
  • Observe and make notes of the observation on performance and behaviors.
  • Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
  Assist teachers with non-instructional duties, such as:
  • Escorting and supervising movement of students throughout the school.
  • Assisting students boarding and exiting transportation vehicles.
  • Proctoring testing and providing make up work assistance.
  • Toileting, including diaper changing (if required).
  Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including such duties as:
  • Provide supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, community trips and other times as assigned/necessary, including covering for absent staff members.
  • The supervision of students passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
  • Assisting students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher.
  • Temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom,recess, and playground duties will be assigned).
  • Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
  • Actively participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations per the job requirements.
  • Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, the Director of Student Services and the Superintendent of Schools or their designee and policies of the School Committee.

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Salary: upto $23.18 Per Hour

  Job Categories:

  Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

  Job Requirements
  • At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
  Contact Information
  • Lisa Surrette
  • 4 Mechanic Street
  • Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
  • Phone:
  • Email: lsurrette