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.
Paraprofessional-Special Education
North Reading Public Schools
North Reading High School - North Reading, Massachusetts This job is also posted in North Reading School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5787277
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description
North Reading High School is seeking full time Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students throughout the school day starting in the 2026-2027 school year. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.
This position is five (5) days per week (Monday through Friday) and 35.0 hours per week. Essential Duties
Assist and support professional staff in implementing the Individualized Education Program for students and other special education programming
Support in the implementation of curriculum modifications for specified students
Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities as required
Facilitate establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
Support teacher with preparation of instructional materials
Collaborate on school-based supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bus duty, and /or classrooms
Cover general office duties as needed
Provide assistance to the principal and staff in the daily management of the school
Substitute at all grade levels as requested Assume other duties/responsibilities as designated by the Principal, Teacher, and/or Designee
Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently
Bachelor's degree preferred
At least two (2) years of relevant experience preferred
This may include background in education including college and/or work experience Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current North Reading Federation of Paraprofessionals contract. The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.
NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.
North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.
