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 Therapeutic Learning Community
Peabody Public Schools
Carroll School - Peabody, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Peabody Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5851026
Application Deadline:
Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Job Description
Paraprofessional Special Education 30 hours per week TLC Program (Therapeutic Learning Community)
Assist students individually, in small groups, or in a large group, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques to present or reinforce learning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
CPI training (crisis prevention intervention training) must be successfully completed in the Paraprofessionals first year
A high school diploma or equivalent; and an Associate's degree (or higher); or completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; or completion of a formal Massachusetts endorsed assessment: Parapro or WorkKeys.
Ability to use or willingness to learn appropriate technology
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Salary:
See school district website: Human Resources-Unit C payscale for hourly pay rate.
Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement
Peabody is a
Gateway City:
a midsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.
We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.
Join us!
The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.
