Compassionate Preschool SPED Paraprofessional

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional at Highland Elementary School to support teachers and students in a preschool setting. The role involves assisting with personal care tasks, small-group instruction, behavior support, supervision during transitions and field trips, and collaboration with staff to implement individualized goals.

Qualifications include an Associates degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro/WorkKeys; strong interest in

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.
• Positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding. Please inquire at interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks such as dressing, moving, toileting, and feeding.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help design strategies to reinforce material based on individual needs.
• Maintain supportive relationship with students without over-involvement.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist with playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading duties.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Communication

Emotional maturity

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro or WorkKeys

Job description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional at Highland Elementary School to support teachers and students in a preschool setting. The role involves assisting with personal care tasks, small-group instruction, behavior support, supervision during transitions and field trips, and collaboration with staff to implement individualized goals.

Qualifications include an Associates degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro/WorkKeys; strong interest in