Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional at Westfield Intermediate School in Westfield, Massachusetts. Under the direction of authorized administrators, you will assist students with daily activities, reinforce learning, and support classroom routines.

The role requires an Associates degree or 48 credits, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with individual students or small groups.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks and moving between rooms.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help devise strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs.
• Establish supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, field trips, and play periods.
• Assist with supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading.
• Assist with lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or Superintendent.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in children and_

Education

Associates degree or higher; or 48 credits

Job description

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional at Westfield Intermediate School in Westfield, Massachusetts. Under the direction of authorized administrators, you will assist students with daily activities, reinforce learning, and support classroom routines.

The role requires an Associates degree or 48 credits, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with individual students or small groups.