1-6th Grade Paraprofessional 2025-2026

About Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS):

Founded in 1998, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is a public K–12 charter school located in Malden, Massachusetts. Serving more than 1,600 students, MVRCS is dedicated to academic excellence and character development through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum and a structured learning environment.

At the heart of Mystic Valley’s success are exceptional educators, carefully selected curricula delivered with fidelity, high academic expectations, and traditional teaching methods. These pillars have helped MVRCS earn consistent recognition as one of the top-performing public schools not only in Massachusetts, but throughout New England and across the country. Graduates of Mystic Valley regularly achieve success at the highest levels of post-secondary education, a reflection of the strong academic foundation they received at the School.

Students in Grades K–12 follow a formal dress code and attend school for 200 instructional days each year—significantly more than the average public school. Additionally, the school day is 60 minutes longer than typical schedules, reinforcing MVRCS's commitment to providing all students with access to a world-class education.

Job Summary – Paraprofessional:

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Paraprofessional to support academic and behavioral success in the classroom. This role involves working under the guidance of certified teachers and school leadership to enhance the learning environment, promote student engagement, and reinforce classroom instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support instructional planning and classroom organization

• Assist with maintaining a positive learning environment using the school’s assertive discipline model

• Uphold and model school policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations

• Support group work and independent learning activities during instruction

• Reinforce classroom behaviors such as active listening, attentiveness, task completion, and engagement

• Instruct small groups in reading, language, math, writing, and/or spelling, as assigned

• Provide targeted support to students needing additional assistance

• Assist in grading, recording, and reviewing student work at the teacher’s request

• Monitor incomplete assignments and help students with corrections or clarifications

• Administer checkouts or retests as directed

• Participate in assigned morning, lunch/recess, and afternoon duties

• Attend “Back to School Night” and other required after-school events

• Support other responsibilities as directed by the Leadership Team

• Attend and actively participate in all school-provided professional development training

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to identify issues, gather data, and draw valid conclusions

• Knowledge of school policies, educational requirements, and applicable laws

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and a student-centered mindset

• Must successfully complete any applicable MTEL exams within one year of employment

• U.S. work authorization required

This is a full-time, annually appointed position subject to yearly performance review.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Please note: COVID-19 vaccination is not a requirement for employment.