Top 300 Paraprofessional Jobs in Amherst, Ma

Paraeducator (Intensive Needs Program)
Amherst Pelham Regional School District —Amherst, MA
- $21.45 - $30.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Public school
- Entry level
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (Pathways)
Belchertown Public Schools —Belchertown, MA
- $23.72 - $31.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- Elementary school
10d
Instructional Assistant
Frontier Regional and Union 38 —South Deerfield, MA
- $21.58 - $27.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
ESP (Paraprofessional) positions- Smith Academy
Hatfield Public Schools —Hatfield, MA
- Full-time
- Entry level
ESP
Hatfield Public Schools —Hatfield, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
13d
Instructional Assistant
Deerfield Elementary School —South Deerfield, MA
- $22.12 - $29.42 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
Quick Apply
12d
Preschool Paraeducator
Amherst Pelham Regional School District —Amherst, MA
- $21.45 - $30.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (SAILS Program)
Belchertown Public Schools —Belchertown, MA
- $23.72 - $31.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- School
4d
Paraprofessional
Palmer Public Schools —Palmer, MA
- Up to $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Education
Special Education Paraprofessional (Kelly Day Program)
CAPS Collaborative —Barre, MA
- $21.77 - $41.29 an hour
- Seasonal
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
Quick Apply
Instructional Paraprofessional- Transitions 2 Program (1:1)
Belchertown Public Schools —Belchertown, MA
- $19.20 - $25.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
10d
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (Transitions 1)
Belchertown Public Schools —Belchertown, MA
- $23.72 - $31.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- School
10d
Paraprofessional
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School —Palmer, MA
- $23.25 - $32.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
Instructional Paraprofessional- Life Skills Program
Belchertown Public Schools —Belchertown, MA
- $19.20 - $25.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
10d
Para Educator
Ludlow Public Schools —Ludlow, MA
- $22.17 - $31.33 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Associate's degree
- School
6d
Instructional Paraprofessional (MLL)
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $22.69 - $27.35 an hour
- Email
- Classroom
- Basic math
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
4d
Special Education Para Educators (3)
Ludlow Public Schools —Ludlow, MA
- $22.17 - $31.33 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
Part Time Para Educator
Ludlow Public Schools —Ludlow, MA
- $22.17 - $31.33 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Associate's degree
- School
6d
Paraprofessional
Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District —Orange, MA
- $20.75 - $25.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
5d
Special Education Teacher Assistant/Instructor/Paraprofessional
May Institute —West Springfield, MA
- $23.00 - $24.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching

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Paraeducator (Intensive Needs Program)

Amherst Pelham Regional School District -
Amherst, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.45 - $30.54 an hour

Qualifications

Social skills building
Activities of daily living (ADL) training
Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Student emotional support
Individual crisis management
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Communication with special education students
Conflict de-escalation
De-escalation support in education
Physical assistance for special education students
Assisting with ADLs
Student social support
Classroom behavior modification
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Sensory integration
Working with students
Social-emotional learning (SEL) support in special education
Data collection for student progress in special education
Elementary school teaching experience
Data collection
Social-emotional development (child development components)
Experience working with elementary school students
Language development (child development components)
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for children
Student safety monitoring
Entry level

Full Job Description

The Amherst Public School District is seeking full time paraeducators to work in our elementary Intensive Needs Program with students with multiple disabilities including autism, cognitive impairments, health impairments, or other disabilities.

This position includes providing direct support and instruction to student(s) at developmentally appropriate levels under the direction of a special education teacher. It also includes supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable to the specific program noted above: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self regulation, activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, etc.), and sensory processing. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another. Paraeducators may be assigned toileting responsibilities as part of their role. When such responsibilities are required, an additional $0.50 per hour differential will be provided.

Experience with or willingness to train in order to

Effectively work with students with students with significant disabilities and needs that may include using applied behavior analysis techniques
Effectively work with students (1:1 or small group) to support their social, emotional, and academic growth and progress
Effectively work with students who may require behavioral de-escalation techniques, physical supports
Accurately collect data as outlined by students’ individual programming and overseen by the teacher
Effectively de-escalate and redirect students, and only when absolutely necessary use physical supports

Possess the following:

Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
Growth mindset and desire to learn
Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community
Ability to multitask, be flexible and work within a fast paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to assist students perform tasks, speak to deliver instruction and behavioral directives, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may also be required to use physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.

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paraprofessional jobs in amherst, ma

Paraeducator (Intensive Needs Program)

Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (Pathways)

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Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (SAILS Program)

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Special Education Paraprofessional (Kelly Day Program)

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Intensive Needs Paraprofessional (Transitions 1)

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