PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional at Munger Hill Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role is full-time, starting immediately, with a pay range of $18 to $28 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting students with activities of daily living, supporting instruction, and supervising during meals and transitions. Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher (or 48 credits), or ParaPro/Work Keys within three years, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Possession of Associate degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or Work Keys assessment must be completed within three years of hire.
• 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 student(s) with tasks such as dressing, mobility, restroom, and feeding as needed.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help devise strategies to reinforce material based on student needs and abilities.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play, and field trips; assist with lunch, playground, and bus duties.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in children

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro or Work Keys within 3 years of hire

Job description

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5515306
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools seeks qualified applicants for the following vacancy at Munger Hill Elementary school: PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding and so on.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Performance on this job will be in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary SchoolOur mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines.Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or Work Keys assessment must be completed within three years of hire.
  • 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.

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

  Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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