SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools at Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, MA seeks a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support individual students. The role provides physical and emotional support to help meet program goals.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily tasks, reinforcing learning for individuals or small groups, and supervising students during activities. Requires an Associate degree or 48 credits or ParaPro/Work Keys; 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the ParaPro or Work Keys assessment.
• 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 the student(s) to whom assigned in physical tasks and daily routines.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies based on individual needs.
• Establish supportive relationships without over-attachment.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, play, and field trips.
• Assist with playground, lavatories, cafeteria and bus loading duties.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in children and

Ability to communicate with staff and

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours / ParaPro or Work Keys

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958792

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants.

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teachers achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support needed to meet the program goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 or 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.
• Assist 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 Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO: Teacher/Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal

The terms of employment and salary schedule will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Technical Academy Mission Statement

Our Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.

Our School Goals:

• To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
• To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
• To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
• To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
• To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
• To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
• To enhance parent and school communication.
• To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
• To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
• To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.

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.
  • 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.
  • Positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding. Please inquire at interview.
• 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 office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 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.

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

Contact Information

• Daniel Paquette , Assistant Principal
• 33 Smith Avenue
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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