Paraprofessional; Grades 6-12 SY
Listed on 2026-05-22
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional (Grades 6- SY
Holbrook Public Schools – Holbrook Middle‑High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts
Job : 5710600
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026
Reports to: Principal, General Education Teacher(s) / Special Education Teacher(s)
Job Goal: To aid in the provision of a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which all students, both general education and special education, can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
Performance Responsibilities- Understand professional conduct and ethics, including confidentiality.
- Use time constructively during the work day.
- Adhere to policies and procedures per staff and student handbooks and district policies.
- Utilize suggestions made by classroom teachers, supervisor, or related service personnel.
- Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught by the teacher.
- Use appropriate language, positive support and materials with students.
- Take initiative to develop workable solutions to problems while keeping teachers informed.
- Provide appropriate feedback to students.
- Accept individual differences in students and recognize and respect diversity of learning styles.
- Display concern for students’ health and safety.
- Assist teacher in maintaining the classroom/group environment.
- Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language toward students at all times.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies that reinforce positive student behavior.
- Observe and document student performance.
- Monitor student progress on goals and objectives according to supervisor/teacher direction or IEP.
- Administer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Alert teachers to any problem or special information about individual students.
- Feeding/snack routines
- Toileting routines
- Clothing routines
- Other health/medical related duties
Terms of Employment: Per Negotiated Contract
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually, in accordance with accepted district guidelines/procedures.
Position Type: Full‑time
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Our mission is to nurture and challenge students to become independent thinkers, life‑long learners, and socially responsible citizens.
Equal Opportunity EmployerHolbrook Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Job Requirements- MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012 – An Act Relative to Background Checks. On January 10, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H.4307, an act relative to background checks. The new law requires all newly hired employees, beginning in the 2013‑2014 school year, to submit to state and national fingerprint‑based criminal background checks. As a new employee of the Holbrook Public Schools, you will be subject to a Massachusetts criminal background check (CORI).
In addition, you will be required to submit to a National Criminal Background Check by fingerprint. The fee charged is $55.00 for licensed educators and $35 for all other school personnel. - At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
- Jennifer Bates , Interim HMHS Principal
- 245 South Franklin Street
- Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343
- Phone:
- Email: jbates.ma.us
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