Impactful Special Education Classroom Aide

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

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools at Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, MA seeks a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support individual students. The role provides physical and emotional support to help meet program goals.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily tasks, reinforcing learning for individuals or small groups, and supervising students during activities. Requires an Associate degree or 48 credits or ParaPro/Work Keys; 1 year experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in physical tasks and daily routines.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies based on individual needs.
• Establish supportive relationships without over-attachment.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play, and field trips.
• Assist with playground, lavatories, cafeteria and bus loading duties.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in children and

Ability to communicate with staff and

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours / ParaPro or Work Keys

Job description

Westfield Public Schools at Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, MA seeks a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support individual students. The role provides physical and emotional support to help meet program goals.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily tasks, reinforcing learning for individuals or small groups, and supervising students during activities. Requires an Associate degree or 48 credits or ParaPro/Work Keys; 1 year experience preferred.