Northampton High School Paraeducator (1) 32.50 hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Hourly Pay Rate: $24.92 - $31.44 based on experience Start date: August 24, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
Associates degree or its equivalent: ParaPro or similar assessment program certificate, or 48 hours college credits preferred. Professional development as required.Experience working with children. IF HIRED: Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.BENEFITS: Full benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Paraeducator Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract. TO APPLY: Employees who would like to be considered for transfer or promotion to the position may do so by completing a Promotion/Transfer Request form (located at www.northamptonma.gov under Human Resources and then Forms) and submitting it to the Human Resources Department, 240 Main Street, Northampton, MA Others, please submit an application to JOB ID # at www.SchoolSpring.com Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning.
Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do.together!Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging.
We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to. Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.
