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Paraprofessional
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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
Palmer Public Schools
Palmer High School - Palmer, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5913816
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Nov 23, 2026
Job Description
(Bachelor's Degree or some college coursework in Education preferred. Experience working with students with special needs at the elementary level preferred. Excellent communication skills. ABA experience preferred.)
Duties to include, but not limited to:
1.The ability to work effectively with students with special needs to reinforce and support learning and skills based on the classroom teacher's instruction.
2.Assist teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing and supporting skills.
3.Maintain flexibility and team attitude for responsibilities as assigned by the principal.
4.Provide personal care for students as needed throughout the school day.
5.Attends training as required.
6.Assists with monitoring students taking standardized tests.
7.Assists with other students as needed.
8.Other duties as assigned by principal, teacher, special education teacher, or BCBA
The salaries for these positions are: according to contract
All positions are subject to qualifications, duties and rates of compensation presently in force, and subject to appropriate funding.
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
up to $30 Per Hour