Paraprofessional - Special Education

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional - Special Education

Date Posted:
8/17/2026

Location:
James Madison Morton Middle School
POSITION: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to relate well with students and other adults
2. Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students
3. NCLB Qualified (Associates Degree or Para Pro Test (Praxis)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to relate well with students and other adults
2. To be generally responsible to the curriculum supervisor
3. To participate in staff development workshops, training sessions, meetings, and/or other activities organized by the curriculum supervisor, or the program director
4. To be directly responsible to the teacher for activities related to instruction and program implementation
5. To assist and work under the supervision of the teacher in:
6. Providing individualized instructional services
7. Preparing instructional materials
8. Organizing instructional areas
9. To be responsible to school principals for non-instructional duties that fall within guidelines
10. To participate in program evaluations and needs assessment procedures

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Paraprofessionals contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary includes a 183 day work year, with 210 paid days per year (including vacation and paid holidays). Payrate ranges $24.75-$26.33/hour.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.