PARAEDUCATOR

1:1 PARA EDUCATOR

Northampton Public Schools Leeds Elementary School - Leeds, Massachusetts

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 03, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted:
  Jun 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 24, 2026
• Position Type:
  Full-time

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

Leeds Elementary School

1:1 Para educator (1)

Schedule:

32.50 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:25 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.

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

Start date:

August 24, 2026 for the  school year.

• 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 young children.

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

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

Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.

We value:
Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do...together!

Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Susan Buchanan , Interim Principal
• 21 Florence Street
• Leeds, Massachusetts 01053
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).