Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1 - CLEAR Program

Young World Physical Education; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield High School in West Springfield, MA, is hiring a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional for the CLEAR Program. The role provides individualized instructional, behavioral, communication, and personal care support to a student with significant needs, under supervision of the special education team.

Responsibilities include direct one-to-one support, assisting with instruction, implementing strategies and AAC devices, personal care, behavior support, progress monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and patience for working with students with significant special needs.
• Experience with students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-to-one support to an assigned student throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing academic instruction and life skills.
• Support implementation of instructional strategies, accommodations, and assistive technology.
• Assist with personal care needs while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Implement behavior support plans and promote appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Reinforce communication systems, AAC devices, and visual supports.
• Monitor and document student progress and communicate concerns to the supervising teacher.
• Support participation in inclusive classroom experiences and community-based instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, administrators, and families.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Disability empathy

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 credits

WorkKeys assessment passing score

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

West Springfield Public Schools West Springfield High School - West Springfield, Massachusetts

Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1 - CLEAR Program

Job ID: 5855948

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional - CLEAR Program

West Springfield High School

The 1:1 Paraprofessional in the CLEAR (Comprehensive Learning, Engagement, Access, and Readiness Comprehensive Learning Environment and Autism Resources) Program provides individualized instructional, behavioral, communication, and personal care support to a student with significant intellectual, developmental, physical, and/or multiple disabilities. Working under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers, the paraprofessional implements the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), promotes independence, ensures student safety, and supports meaningful participation in academic, functional, and social learning experiences throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-to-one support to an assigned student throughout the school day in accordance with the student's IEP and individualized programming.
• Assist the student in accessing academic instruction, communication activities, functional life skills, and community-based learning opportunities.
• Support the implementation of instructional strategies, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology as directed by the classroom teacher and related service providers.
• Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing, positioning, transfers, and mobility, while maintaining the student's dignity and privacy.
• Implement behavior support plans and use positive behavior support strategies to promote appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Reinforce communication systems, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, visual supports, and other individualized communication methods.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and other relevant observations as directed, communicating concerns promptly to the supervising teacher.
• Support the student's participation in inclusive classroom experiences, school activities, and community-based instruction when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, nurses, administrators, and families to provide consistent support.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment while ensuring student health and safety at all times.
• Participate in required professional development, team meetings, and training related to the student's needs and district initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or building administrator.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or completion of 48 college credits, or a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment. Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and patience for working with students with significant special needs.
• Experience working with students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Work Schedule

Full Time: 30 hours per week, includes bus duty

Salary Range

Per Unit D Contract: $18.67/hr - $23.96/hr

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to West Springfield High School

West Springfield High School is a dynamic learning organization committed to student achievement and continuous improvement. We strive to create a personalized learning community that emphasizes equity and access so that students demonstrate high levels of academic mastery. Our faculty believes in the importance of rigor, relevance,reflection and relationships in teaching and learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patrick Danby , Principal
• 425 Piper Road
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]