Inclusion-Focused Special Ed Paraprofessional (HS)

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional-Inclusion at West Springfield High School in West Springfield, MA. The role supports students with diverse learning needs and assists teachers to reinforce instruction.

Starting Sep 8, 2026, the position is full-time with a salary based on a Unit D contract, offering hourly pay between $18.67 and $23.96. Candidates should have an associate degree or credits and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 48 college credits attained or WorkKeys (Associate degree preferred).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Experience working with children who have social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning.
• Alert the teacher of any problems or special information about students
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Relate to students within the classroom in a manner consistent with the teacher's philosophy in the area of discipline and Instruction
• Other duties as may be assigned

Skills

Aptitude for work with students

Experience with special needs

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree

48 college credits

WorkKeys

Job description

West Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional-Inclusion at West Springfield High School in West Springfield, MA. The role supports students with diverse learning needs and assists teachers to reinforce instruction.

Starting Sep 8, 2026, the position is full-time with a salary based on a Unit D contract, offering hourly pay between $18.67 and $23.96. Candidates should have an associate degree or credits and be eligible to work in the United States.