Middle School Para Educator (1:1)

Young World Physical Education; Westhampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Regional School District is seeking a dedicated Middle School Para Educator (1:1) at Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton, MA. The role provides instructional and behavioral support to a student identified for 1:1 assistance within a typical school setting.

Under supervision of certified staff and the principal, you will help with personalized student programming, record-keeping, and collaboration with a team to meet individual needs.

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

• Assists classroom teacher with instructional support for students needing help.
• Provides personal care and daily living skills support.
• Maintains student progress records and behavior checklists.
• Supports students in speech development, cognitive skills, and social-emotional development.

Skills

Student support

Disability experience

First Aid/CPR training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hampshire Regional School District Hampshire Regional High School - Westhampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Middle School Para Educator (1:1)

Hampshire Regional School District Hampshire Regional High School - Westhampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5870575

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

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 work place 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: $26,000 to $30,000 Per Year

Job Categories: 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]