Elementary Summer Programming - Paraprofessional

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals will work with rising first through fifth graders in an elementary summer programming role. Students will be engaged in a variety of daily directed and independent literacy activities, math instruction, and direct instruction in ESL. Duties will include working with small groups of students or one-on-one under the direction of the teacher, monitoring students’ safety, and collaborating with teachers to establish and support shared expectations for students. The program will be held from July 6 to August 6, 2026, with program times on Mondays - Thursdays from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm for a total of 20 days. In addition to instructional time, paraprofessionals will act as bus monitors during arrival and dismissal from elementary sites. Sites include Whittemore Elementary School and Plympton Elementary School. The salary is $2,310 for 110 hours, equating to $21/hr. Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) to welcome diverse candidates and values hiring educators who bring diverse perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

Work with rising first through fifth graders
Engage students in literacy activities, math instruction, and ESL instruction
Work with small groups or one-on-one
Monitor student safety
Collaborate with teachers
Act as bus monitors

Responsibilities

Working with small groups of students/one-on-one, under the direction of the teacher
Monitor students’ safety
Collaborating with teachers to establish/support shared expectations for students
Act as bus monitors during arrival and dismissal

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