Kindergarten Learning Support Paraeducator

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Highland Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role supports students with daily activities, reinforces learning under the teacher's guidance, and assists with supervision during drills, meals, and field trips.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro/Work Keys within three years, plus strong communication and reliability. This is a full-time position with pay between $19 and $29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher; 48 credit hours; ParaPro or Work Keys within three years of hire.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Emotional maturity and stability for the specialized work.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily activities and personal tasks.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help devise strategies to reinforce material based on student needs.
• Maintain supportive and respectful relationships with students.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play, and field trips.
• Assist staff with supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading.
• Participate in lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Superintendent.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in children and 

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro/Work Keys within 3 years

Job description

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Highland Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role supports students with daily activities, reinforces learning under the teacher's guidance, and assists with supervision during drills, meals, and field trips.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro/Work Keys within three years, plus strong communication and reliability. This is a full-time position with pay between $19 and $29 per hour.