Impactful Special Education Aide for Middle School

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools at Westfield Middle School in Westfield, Massachusetts is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and provide physical and emotional assistance to students to help meet program goals. The role involves assisting students with daily tasks, reinforcing learning in small groups, and helping implement individualized strategies.

It also includes supervision during drills, field trips, and meal times.

Qualifications

• Associates 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.
• Emotional maturity and stability 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 the student(s) to whom assigned in physical tasks and daily routines.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs.
• Establish supportive relationships with students without over-involvement.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Help with supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assist with lunch, snacks, and cleanup routines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro or Work Keys

Job description

Westfield Public Schools at Westfield Middle School in Westfield, Massachusetts is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and provide physical and emotional assistance to students to help meet program goals. The role involves assisting students with daily tasks, reinforcing learning in small groups, and helping implement individualized strategies.

It also includes supervision during drills, field trips, and meal times.