PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD RIVER

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional for Westfield Public Schools. The role involves assisting students with daily routines and reinforcing their learning in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, demonstrate emotional maturity, and show a keen interest in education. This full-time position offers a starting salary ranging from $18 to $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree or 48 credit hours.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks and daily routines.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning.
• Establish supportive relationships with students.

Skills

Interest in children and education

Ability to communicate with staff and students

Emotional maturity and stability

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 credit hours from higher education

Job description

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD RIVER

Westfield Public Schools – Westfield River Elementary School, Westfield, Massachusetts.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5722942
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $18 to $28 per hour

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools seeks qualified applicants for the following vacancy at Westfield River Elementary School: PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding, and other routines.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist the teacher in supervising the playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and clean‑up routines.
• Participate in in‑service training programs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To

Building Principal.

Terms of Employment

Terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract. Performance will be assessed in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation. This position is subject to funding.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from a higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment completed within three years of hire.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability required for specialized work.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Additional Requirements

• Work is generally conducted within the school building; ability to travel throughout the building is necessary.
• Position involves sitting and moving around within classrooms, frequent use of hands, light lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Contact Information

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