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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS)
Paraprofessional - High School Level
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What they do
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.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Paraprofessional
- High School Level Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS)
- North Dighton, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5853541Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job Description School Year PositionProfessional & Ethical Practices:
- Arrives on job at required time and stays on job for prescribed amount of time.
- Takes direction and implementation from supervising teacher(s) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) contact person.
- Reads and acknowledges student educational plans relevant to paraprofessional role.
- Maintains professional relationships with students, staff and administration.
- Participates in staff training and professional development.
- Reports concerns to the teacher(s) and/or administration.
- Adheres to confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents, and the community.
- Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Models & promotes appropriate communication, socialization, and conversation skills.
- Fulfills any additional duty as assigned by administration.
Support Student Instruction:
- Assists in the implementation of accommodations, modifications, organizational skills in accordance IEP(s)
- Fosters independent learning skills as appropriate for developmental and grade level functioning, such as unpack backpacks, use of locker, having necessary materials, self-advocacy, etc.
- Assists with functional daily living skills as appropriate for developmental and grade level functioning, such as buttoning, zippering, tying shoes, cutting, use of agenda, etc.
- Assists with functional daily living skills as necessary including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene skills, mobility and vision assistance, and others as required.
- Supports students in developing appropriate behaviors including assisting in the implementation of a behavior intervention plan (BIP).
- Learns and displays knowledge of subject matter necessary to assist students.
- Collects data under the direction of staff.