1:1 PK Paraprofessional (2026-2027 school year)

Job Details Job ID: 5789641 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 18, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Locations PreK-5 John F. Kennedy Elementary School - Holbrook, Massachusetts

Job Description

Qualifications

I.Bachelor's Degree required. II.Massachusetts License and Experience preferred. III.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:Regular Education Teacher(s)/SPED Teacher(s)

Job Goal: To aid in the provision of a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which all students, both regular and special education, can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Under the general supervision of a teacher, carries out the instructional activities called for in the assigned students’ Individual Educational Plans and in the classroom lesson plans.
2. Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by teacher.
3. Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about individual students.
4. Assists the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
5. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
6. Performs clerical duties and routine classroom procedures.
7. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
8. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
9. Monitors and records students’ progress on daily and periodic bases, using assigned data-based recording system.
10. Assists teacher with classroom activities.
11. Assists teacher in the supervision of students.

Terms of Employment: Per Negotiated Contract

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually, in accordance with accepted district guidelines/procedures. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to PreK-5 John F. Kennedy Elementary School Mission Statement

Our mission is to nurture and challenge students to become independent thinkers, life-long learners, and socially responsible citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Holbrook Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012 An Act Relative to Background Checks

On January 10, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H.4307, an act relative to background checks. The new law requires all newly hired employees, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, to submit to state and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

As a new employee of the Holbrook Public Schools, you will be subject to a Massachusetts criminal background check (CORI). In addition, you will be required to submit to a National Criminal Background Check by fingerprint.

The fee charged is $55.00 for licensed educators and $35 for all other school personnel. At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Mallory Stevens, John F. Kennedy Elementary Principal 245 South Franklin Street Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343 Phone: (781) 767-4600 Fax: (781) 767-7273 Email: mstevens@holbrook.k12.ma.us