1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL

Young World Physical Education

Westfield (MA)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 38,572

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local public school in Westfield is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in achieving teaching objectives for individual students. Responsibilities include supporting students with physical and educational tasks, reinforcing learning, and developing supportive relationships. The ideal candidate will possess at least an Associate’s degree or 48 college credits, demonstrate a passion for education, and communicate effectively with students and staff. This is a full-time position offering a salary between $18 and $28 per hour.

Qualifications

Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher or 48 credit hours.
Ability to work successfully with staff and students.
Some positions may involve diapering, lifting, or feeding.

Responsibilities

Assist students with physical tasks such as dressing and feeding.
Reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Establish supportive relationships with student(s).

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated interest in children and education

Emotional maturity and stability

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

48 credit hours from a higher education institution

Job description

1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL – MUNGER HILL

Westfield Public Schools – Munger Hill Elementary School, Westfield, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job ID: 5482712

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2026

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $18–$28 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding, etc.
Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies to reinforce material or skills based on an understanding of individual students’ needs, interests or abilities.
Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering intense emotional involvement.
Assist with supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Assist teacher with duties related to supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus‑loading activities.
Assist with lunch, snack, and clean‑up routines.
Participate in in‑service training programs.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

Reports to: Teacher/Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from a 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 specialized work.
Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
Some positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding.

Additional Requirements

Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel throughout the building is necessary. The position involves sitting and moving 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 pulling or pushing. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Application Questions

1. Please explain how your past personal and professional experience make you a quality candidate for the position for which you are applying. Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
2. Describe the impact you expect a 1:1 paraprofessional to have on a student. Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

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