1:1 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional to support students at Munger Hill Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, reinforcing learning in small groups, and collaborating with teachers to implement individualized strategies.

The position requires an Associate degree or higher (or 48 college credits) or completion of ParaPro/Work Keys, with capacity for physical tasks such as lifting and diapering when

Qualifications

• Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or Work Keys assessment.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
• Some positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding. Please inquire at interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding and so on.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests or abilities.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Skills

Communication

Emotional maturity

Patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours

Job description

1:1 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

1:1 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958438

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants for the following: 1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL (halftime)

JOB GOAL: To assist the teachers achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support needed to meet the program goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding and so on.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests or abilities.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO: Teacher/Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal

The terms of employment and salary schedule will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary SchoolOur mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines.Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or Work Keys assessment.
  • Demonstrated interest in children and education.
  • Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
  • Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
  • Some positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding. Please inquire at interview.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Heneghan
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]