1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools' Southampton Road School in Westfield, MA seeks a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with individualized instruction and daily needs. The role covers assisting with routines, supervision, and facilitating activities under teacher guidance.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or completion of ParaPro/Work Keys assessment. Immediate starting date; salary commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher; 48 college credits or ParaPro/Work Keys completed.
• Demonstrated interest in education and working with children.
• Emotional maturity and stability for special education work.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned student(s) with physical tasks and movements.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help devise strategies to reinforce skills tailored to each student.
• Establish supportive, respectful student relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Assist with playground, lavatories, cafeteria and bus loading supervision.
• Assist with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Participate in in-service training.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Education

Associates degree or higher; 48 credit hours; ParaPro/Work Keys

Job description

1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

Westfield Public Schools Southampton Road School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5897949

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants for the following at Southampton Road.

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: $19 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Welcome to Southampton Road School

Our school educates approximately three hundred students in grades K-4 in a safe and nurturing environment. At Southampton Road School we strive to individually empower students to grow to their fullest potential both personally and academically. Our learning community is comprised of a knowledgeable and caring staff who welcome family and community involvement.

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.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Kate Ritchie , Principal
• 330 Southampton Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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