1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional - Full-Time

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

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional for Westfield Intermediate School in Massachusetts. The role focuses on supporting individual students with their learning and daily needs, under the supervision of the teacher and building administrators.

The position involves assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing lessons with small groups, and collaborating to meet program goals.

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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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 with staff and students

Emotional maturity and stability

Interpersonal skills for multiple ages

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro or Work Keys

Job description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional for Westfield Intermediate School in Massachusetts. The role focuses on supporting individual students with their learning and daily needs, under the supervision of the teacher and building administrators.

The position involves assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing lessons with small groups, and collaborating to meet program goals.