Paraeducator - Currently at BEHS

About the role

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Provide toileting assistance to students.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEPs.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree; two years of college credit OR associate’s degree (or higher) OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering mathematics, reading, writing, and instructional assistance (Parapro Assessment).
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply/divide with tens and hundreds; perform operations using U.S. money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge and experience with job‑related computer hardware and software applications.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to push items up to 50 lb (e.g., children on a bike or wheelchair, furniture) and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lb, with assistance for heavier loads. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work setting is typical of classroom environments with standard noise levels for school children. The paraprofessional works throughout the school building, on school grounds, and occasionally off‑campus, and is responsible for the safety and well‑being of students in their charge.

Pay

Salary range: $22.12 – $25.18 per hour (per contractual agreement BPS Contracts).

Schedule

6.5 hours per day, 7:15 am – 2:15 pm.

Application

Current Bristol Board of Education employees should submit an internal application by 4:00 PM on September 30, 2026. All other candidates should apply online at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.