1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional for Westfield Middle School. This full-time role requires assisting teachers in achieving educational objectives while providing emotional and physical support to students.

Ideal candidates will possess an Associates degree or its equivalent, demonstrating strong communication skills and an interest in children's education. The position offers a salary range of $18 to $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks and reinforce learning.
• Provide supportive relationships without fostering emotional involvement.
• Supervise students during various activities.

Skills

Interest in children and education

Ability to communicate effectively

Emotional maturity and stability

Education

Associates degree or higher or 48 credit hours

Job description

1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Job ID: 5724220

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants for the following at Westfield Middle School.

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

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $18 to $28 Per Hour

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 is subject to funding.

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

• Jesse McMillan, Principal
• 30 West Silver Street
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: 413‑568‑1900
• Email: [e-mail]