Middle School One to One Para Educator

Hampshire Regional School District; Westhampton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton, MA is seeking a Middle School One-to-One Para Educator to provide instructional support and assist students with special needs across subjects.

Under supervision of certified staff and the principal, you will prepare educational materials, monitor progress, assist with personal care and social development, and help with behavior support in a typical school setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with young people both with and without disabilities.
• Experience dealing with people with severe disabilities preferred.
• Complete First Aid and CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional personnel in instructional assignments for students with special needs in all subjects.
• Set up work areas and prepares educational materials.
• Assist students with individualized and specialized programs.
• Support students in instructional and social situations within the school setting.
• Maintain student progress records and behavior modification plans.

Skills

One-to-one support

Instructional assistance

Student support

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Hampshire Regional School District Hampshire Regional High School - Westhampton, Massachusetts

Middle School One to One Para Educator

Job Details

Job ID: 5956659 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ONE-TO-ONE PARA EDUCATOR

DESCRIPTION: The one-to-one para educator assists the classroom teacher by providing instructional support to students identified as needing instructional, behavioral and physical support and related work as necessary to meet the specific needs of the students.

SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of certified school personnel and under the general supervision of the principal. The performance of these functions may require the exercise of independent judgment of the High Needs Paraprofessional in a range of instructional, supervision and other assigned duties.

Evaluated by the Principal or designee.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Typical school setting (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc.) plus workplace and community access support.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support:

• Assists professional personnel in instructional assignments for students with special needs in all subjects at all levels
• Sets up work areas and prepares educational materials
• Assists students working on individualized and specialized programs
• Assists individual students in both instructional and social situations within the school setting in a variety of subject areas.
• General supervision of students as assigned within the school setting, job, and community site.
• Monitors indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Performs appropriate record keeping for assigned tasks such as maintaining student progress records, behavior modification checklists/plans, and developmental profiles.
• Assists with the evaluation of student progress

Personal Care:

• Assists individual children in completion of personal care and daily living skills
• Assists students in speech development, cognitive skills, self-help activities, gross and fine motor skills, social-emotional development, toileting, and vocational skills
• Communicates with appropriate school staff about individual student needs while maintaining confidentiality

General Expectations:

• Maintains the trust and confidence of students
• Works independently with general guidance
• Maintains cooperative relationships with students and adults
• Manages time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Operates standard office equipment including computers, email, and copier
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with young people both with and without disabilities.
• Experience dealing with people with severe disabilities preferred.
• Complete First Aid and CPR training Preferred

District CORI Check required before employment begins

Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good general health.
• Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times.
• Lift, push, or pull 50 pounds as required;
• Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend and occasionally run.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $22 to $24 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hampshire Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lauren Hotz , Principal
• 19 Stage Road
• Westhampton, Massachusetts 01027
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]