Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (2026-2027)

Norwood Public Schools

Cornelius M Callahan Elementary School - Norwood, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5932018

Application Deadline:

Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

• Possess a basic understanding of the curriculum in the classroom(s} to which they are assigned.
  
• Teach students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
  
• Provide feedback to the teacher on the student's progress.
  
• Use appropriate teaching aids.
  
• Implement teacher's lesson plans in small groups.
  
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
  
• Know appropriate policies and procedures.
  
• Possess the ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner.
  
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order to ensure the safety of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
  
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
  
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
  
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.
  
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
  
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
  
• Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
  
• Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom objectives.
  
• May be assigned monitoring duties.
  
• Other tasks as necessary.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$21 to $22 Per Hour