Paraprofessional

The Role: Meadow Brook School is seeking a nurturing and responsible individual that is flexible in understanding that his/her duties may change based on the needs of the building. This is a one-year position for the 2026–2027 school year. Responsibilities include assisting students, individually or in groups, to reinforce, support and implement learning concepts and behavior plans as directed by the teacher. Duties may also include data collection and assisting students with activities of daily living, including toileting. Salary $21.26/hr. Additional stipends will be paid for college degrees, positions that require personal care assistance and ABA positions. Qualified candidates must:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED, AND
• An Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, OR
• 48 undergraduate college credits, OR
• Meet or exceed the State mandated score on the ParaPro Assessment or Work Keys Assessment within 90 days of employment

ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Requirements

All applications are to be submitted online. No hiring is conducted until the results of a CORI and a state mandated fingerprint background checks are successfully completed.