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Codman Academy Charter School·Boston, Massachusetts
ParaProfessional (4th grade) · $47,626 - $69,998/yr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted teaching assistant roles in Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 95th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 22% above the Massachusetts median for teaching assistant roles.
The paraprofessional supports diverse learners by reinforcing lesson plans, assisting with classroom activities, and providing individual or group instruction. They also perform clerical tasks, track student progress, and collaborate with teachers and parents to ensure a supportive learning environment.
Job Title: ParaProfessional
Monday through Friday; Specific arrival and departure times will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.
We offer a pay structure based on education level and years of direct experience ranging from $47,626 - $69,998.
The Paraprofessional supports diverse learners in and outside of the classroom while further developing their own teaching practice. We provide students with a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment, and our teachers rely on paraprofessionals to bring their best to the classroom every day. We’re searching for a qualified paraprofessional to join us in delivering the high-quality learning we’re known for. The ideal candidate has experience in this role and is flexible in adapting to the changing demands of a classroom. This person will work closely with an assigned teacher and provide support by working with students individually and in groups, assisting with lesson plans and materials, grading homework, and writing progress reports. In order to thrive in this role, the paraprofessional must be caring, compassionate, and committed to each student’s success.
Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher
Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students
Model the school’s professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members
Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom
Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary
Co-teach lesson components, as determined by the teacher, by leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork
Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, providing assistance with language translation and hygiene when necessary
Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance
Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent–teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events
Additional duties assigned by supervisor.
Community Engagement and Stewardship
We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.
Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement Expeditionary Learning design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.
Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.
We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.
In addition to core teaching responsibilities, all Codman staff members share responsibility for management and supervision of additional daily duties, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, crew, club, work block, and office hours. Duties will be distributed to ensure that all teacher schedules include:
30 minute lunch break per day
2 hours of prep time per week (Monday through Thursday)
30 minutes of co-planning time with subject teacher per week (Fridays)
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience working with students. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in education or early childhood development, teaching certification, and experience with special-needs students.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Massachusetts are often tied to steady school and early childhood staffing needs, especially where programs need support with classroom routines and student supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a CDA, an associate degree, or 60 college credits, along with strong communication skills and the physical ability to stay active with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your credentials and lifting expectations match the posting before applying.