Educational Assistant - West Street School

Young World Physical Education; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant for West Street School in Southbridge. This full-time role involves assisting teachers with classroom activities and supporting students' learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage student behavior effectively. You will be part of a collaborative team that is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must assist teachers in classroom activities and provide instruction to students.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills to establish supportive relationships.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supervising classroom activities.
• Provide instruction and learning support to students.
• Document student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Instructional support

Student behavior management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Educational Assistant – West Street School

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools—and we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we’re seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District, we’re proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K–12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges, but our educators don’t see limits—they see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress, we’re seeking educators who are committed, reflective, and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused, student-centered environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities, providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
• Assists in the development of communication skills, progressive learning skills; making the teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities.
• Assists professionals with the development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment.
• Prepares instructional reports and completes required forms, schedules, records, and other data as required.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology and practices, as job appropriate, being used by SPS.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Reinforces rules of the school.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends training and maintains certification in district offered physical management and verbal de-escalation.
• Performs monitoring duties as assigned.
• Use of universal health precautions for preventing illness and infections and proper body mechanics for interacting with students and moving heavy objects.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, congenial and supportive working relationships with others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]