BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Title Paraeducator
Location Stall Brook Elementary School for the 2026-2027 (District Positon location assigned annually)
Schedule Ten (10) Months – 184 days to follow school calendar
Preschool/Elementary/KMA– 33.75 hours/week (6.75 hours/day)
BMS/BHS – 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)
Qualifications:
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Passing score on the ParaPro Test or other state approved assessment program. ParaPro is waived with associate degree.
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Associate’s degree preferred.
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Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
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Prior experience working with children in a school setting, preferred.
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Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work Involved.
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Physical Requirements – Ability to move in and out of an office, classrooms, building, and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a classroom and strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 20 pounds. Strength to lift/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning. Ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.
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Ability to use good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to respect confidential matters; sensitivity to and respect of the problems of children; traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
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Ability and willingness to learn and use Assistive Technology.
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Ability to use Online Platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, etc.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports to: Principal, BCBA, Director of Student Services or Designee
Performance Responsibilities:
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Assists the teacher with student instruction direct and/or indirect.
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Assist the teacher with the selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies.
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Assist the teacher in administering achievement and/or diagnostic testing.
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Assist the teacher in implementation of behavior modification programs.
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Assist the teacher with general classroom management.
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Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
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Assist the teacher in supervision of students involved in school activities.
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Assist the teacher in preparing for the day’s activities during regularly scheduled hours.
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Assume responsibility for the classroom teacher in their absence including a daily rate increase, when needed.
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Flexibility to perform duties across a variety of classrooms and school environments.
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Participate in staff development programs required by the Building Principal and or Student Services Department.
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Under the supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with student’s IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non-educational activities.
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Assists the teacher in implementing support strategies and interventions developed by the teacher and/or BCBA for reinforcing skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
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Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due them as individual members of the community.
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Assists in the teaching process and works directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self-care (ADL’s), and vocational skills.
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Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.
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Completion of onboarding process including district policies and procedures, and annual mandatory trainings.
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Serves as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.
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Assists in behavioral interventions/able to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
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Assists in implementing treatment plans, health plans, safety plans and behavior plans, etc. for various students in order to create a safe and successful learning experience.
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Perform Data Collection (if required).
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Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc).
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Be able to apply ABA Strategies (specific training will be provided).
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Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities (if required).
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Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP (if required).
- Any other duties as directed by the Principal, BCBA and/or Director of Student Services.
Work with individuals and small groups of students to:
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Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
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Assist with self-help and independence skills.
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Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
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Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
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Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
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Assist in test taking, use of instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
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Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology and reading to students.
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Observe and make notes of the observation on performance and behaviors.
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Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
Assist teachers with non-instructional duties, such as:
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Escorting and supervising movement of students throughout the school.
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Assisting students boarding and exiting transportation vehicles.
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Proctoring testing and providing make up work assistance.
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Toileting, including diaper changing (if required).
Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including such duties as:
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Provide supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, community trips and other times as assigned/necessary, including covering for absent staff members.
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The supervision of students passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
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Assisting students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher.
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Temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom,recess, and playground duties will be assigned).
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Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
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Actively participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations per the job requirements.
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Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, the Director of Student Services and the Superintendent of Schools or their designee and policies of the School Committee.
