A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Craneville Elementary School
Central Berkshire Regional School District
Craneville School - Dalton, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Central Berkshire Regional School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5826522
Application Deadline:
Jul 24, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Associates Degree preferred.
Experience working with elementary age students desirable.
First Aid/CPR certification desirable.
Experience with students with disabilities required.
Able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Experience working with students with a variety of learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to follow teacher direction.
Requires patience and flexibility.
Ability to interact and take direction from a variety of professionals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in implementing accommodations and/or modifications for students requiring such supports.
Assist general and special education teachers in collecting data on student progress.
Collaborate with other staff in implementing behavioral intervention plans, as needed.
Support student independence through the acquisition of skills and strategies.
Other duties may be assigned by the building principal or superintendent. Hours will be assigned by the principal.
REPORTS TO
Principal and/or other Supervisor
SALARY:
$17.35 to $24.01 per hour in accordance with the paraprofessional contract.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit letter of application to:
Rebecca Sawyer, Principal
Craneville Elementary School
71 Park Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
rsawyer@cbrsd.org
Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]
