Special Education Paraprofessional: Elevate Student Learning

Stefanik Elementary School; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanik Elementary School in Chicopee, MA seeks an Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) to assist teachers in delivering district curriculum across general and special education settings.

You will work with small groups, support daily living activities, manage documentation, and help implement behavior plans while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment under the supervision of the classroom teacher and building principal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pass a DESE-endorsed assessment (WorkKeys or ParaPro) if no college degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English, Farsi, Russian, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students.
• Administer, correct and communicate basic analysis of student assessments.
• Utilize conclusions from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction.
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
• Bring academic, social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher.
• Support class objectives and outlines aligned with curriculum.
• Maintain records, attendance and assessments as required.
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials.
• Assist in delivery of differentiated instruction per district curriculum.
• Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher about student progress.
• Assist students with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Group instruction

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Stefanik Elementary School in Chicopee, MA seeks an Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) to assist teachers in delivering district curriculum across general and special education settings.

You will work with small groups, support daily living activities, manage documentation, and help implement behavior plans while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment under the supervision of the classroom teacher and building principal.