PARAEDUCATOR

Northampton Public Schools JFK Middle School - Florence, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5943599

Final date to receive applications: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JFK Middle School

Para educator (1)

32.50 hours per week

Monday through Friday from 8:05 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.92-$31.44 based on experience.

Start date:

As soon as possible for the  school year

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates’ degree or its equivalent:
  Para Pro or similar assessment program certificate, or 48 hours college credits preferred.
• Professional development as required.
• Experience working with children.

The Para educator works to provide the necessary instructional and non-instructional assistance and supervision, under the direction of the professional staff, for the effective and efficient operation of the school.

Works under the supervision of certified school personnel and under the general supervision of the principal. The performance of these functions may require the exercise of independent judgment of the Para educator in a range of instructional, supervision and other assigned duties.

• Assisting professional personnel in instructional assignments within the school setting, including assisting with classroom management and organizing instructional materials.
• Assists both individual and small groups of students in both instructional and social situations within the school setting.
• Assists individual children in completion of personal care and daily living skills.
• General supervision of students as assigned within the school setting, including supervision both within and outside the school building.
• Performs appropriate record keeping for the assigned tasks within the school setting.
• Monitors student work for both small groups and individuals within the school setting.
• Performs a range of clerical duties required within the school setting and specific to assignment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to transfer students to and from places within the school environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use computers and general office-type equipment.
• Demonstrate facility with both English Language and general Mathematics.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

• Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to transfer students from place to place within the building.
• Must be able to work in a school-site environment, which includes periods of outdoor exposure up to 45 minutes at a time.

Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.

All benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Para educator Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

Position Type: Full-time

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