Paraprofessional Full Time

Diversity is a core value for the Beverly Public School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Beverly Middle School is looking for a Paraprofessional for one year.

This candidate will:

Contribute to a well organized, smooth functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.

Help the professional staff meet their instructional objectives by assisting individual students and small groups under the specific direction of teachers.

Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non educational activities.

Assists the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions developed by the teacher for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities;

Serves as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.

Work with individuals and small groups of students to:

Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher;

Assist with self-help and independence skills;

Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher;

Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher;

Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers;

Assist in test taking, tape-recording books and reading to students;

Observe and make notes of the observation on student performance or learning behaviors, such as listening to students read, or other activities related to developing oral communication skills;

Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff;

Discrete Trials

WHEN NECESSARY: Accompanies assigned student(s) assigned to lunch, recess, or to nurse’s office;

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WHEN NECESSARY: Assists student(s) with physical tasks if there is a difficulty.

Assist teachers with non instructional duties, such as:

Attendance checking

Classroom supervision of students in preparation for lunch, bus loading and unloading, cleanup, and play periods;

Escorting and supervising movement of students throughout the school;

Checking books and materials, correcting papers, proctoring testing and providing make up work assistance;

Toileting, including diaper changing;

Other clerical duties related to classroom organization and instruction.

Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including such duties as:

The supervision of pupils passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies;

Assisting students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher;

In the event of an emergency, temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, and playground duties will be assigned only in emergency situations).

Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.

Participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations.

Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit C collective bargaining agreement . For the 2025-2026 school year: $26.84 per hour, Annualized to $29,310 for 182 work days at 6 hours/day.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Beverly Middle School! Located at 502 Cabot Street, we are conveniently situated near Route 128 on Route 1A. Our new school building, opened for the 2018-2019 school year, boasts architectural design elements such as open concept cafeterias, flexible classrooms, small group hallway work areas, dynamic performance spaces, a double gym and fitness room, and 12 maker spaces- all of which are bathed in natural light. Our school-wide focus is to build a strong, challenging, academic program enhanced by interdisciplinary teaching while building a solid sense of self-responsibility and community awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate high levels of achievement while maximizing their many strengths and talents. Our 1:1 technology model supports individualized learning. We currently have a student body of approximately 1,450, grades 5 through 8. The 5th grade is comprised of six two-teacher teams and one three-teacher team. The 6th grade is comprised of eight two-teacher teams. 5th and 6th grade students study math, science, social studies and English. Grades 7 and 8 are comprised of three five-person teams each. 7th and 8th grade students study foreign language in addition to the other academic subjects. Our global applications program includes fine arts, STEM, and wellness classes. Band, chorus and strings programs are also present at each grade level. All of our students’ diverse learning needs are addressed through our many student support programs. We have classes for students with learning disabilities, language-based disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral disorders. We have the Opportunity Program, which helps students with anxiety, transition issues, or emotional concerns. We also have a fully included ELL (English Language Learner) program. Beverly Middle School is proud to offer a variety of activities and sports. Student government, yearbook, math team, the National Junior Honor Society, GSA, robotics and intramural sports are a few of the clubs in which students can participate after school. In addition, Beverly Middle School has a very active PTO. This dedicated group of parents is responsible for all major fundraising, which provides money for enrichment programs for all students as well as for field trips and to supplement classroom supplies for teachers. Communication with our families is done through an e-newsletter from the office, “Homeward Bound”. The PTO also works closely with the School Council to support the academic goals of the school. Staff members take pride in the Beverly Middle school culture of community and multi-faceted learning opportunities.

Beverly Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and /or disability, pregnancy, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law. Beverly Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• 1.Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non educational activities.
  
  a.Assists the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions developed by the teacher for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities;
  
  b.Serves as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to specific goal attainment.
  
  2.Work with individuals and small groups of students to:
  
  a.Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher;
  
  b.Assist with self-help and independence skills;
  
  c.Implement remedial and review exercises, practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher;
  
  d.Aid independent study, enrichment or remedial work as provided by the teacher;
  
  e.Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers;
  
  f.Assist in test taking, tape-recording books and reading to students;
  
  g.Observe and make notes of the observation on student performance or learning behaviors, such as listening to students read, or other activities related to developing oral communication skills;
  
  h.Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff;
  
  i. Discrete Trials
  
  j.WHEN NECESSARY: Accompanies assigned student(s) assigned to lunch, recess, or to nurse’s office;
  
  k.WHEN NECESSARY: Assists student(s) with physical tasks if there is a difficulty.
  
  3.Assist teachers with non instructional duties, such as:
  
  a.Attendance checking
  
  b.Classroom supervision of students in preparation for lunch, bus loading and unloading, cleanup, and play periods;
  
  c.Escorting and supervising movement of students throughout the school;
  
  d.Checking books and materials, correcting papers, proctoring testing and providing make up work assistance;
  
  e. Toileting, including diaper changing;
  
  f.Other clerical duties related to classroom organization and instruction.
  
  4.Assist in the administrative duties of the school during normal school hours, including such duties as:
  
  a.the supervision of pupils passing in the corridors and during fire drills and assemblies;
  
  b.assisting students in situations other than their regular assignment as requested by the teacher;
  
  c.In the event of an emergency, temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, and playground duties will be assigned only in emergency situations).
  
  5.Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
  
  6.Participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Lisa Oliver , Principal-BMS
• 20 Eisenhower Avenue
• Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
• Phone: 978-921-6121
• Fax: 978-921-8551
• Email: