Special Education Paraprofessional - SEBS Program

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Middle School in West Springfield, MA, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the SEBS program. The role provides instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational setting under the supervision of the special education teacher and building administrators.

The position involves supporting IEPs and behavior plans, delivering small-group and classroom instruction, and employing de-escalation and safety

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits or Parapro certification.
• High school diploma may be accepted with WorkKeys/ParaPro exam within six months of hire.
• Experience with social, emotional, behavioral needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of IEPs, BIPs, and Safety Plans.
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support in various settings.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalation strategies.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collect behavioral and academic data and assist with classroom organization.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, admins, and families to support student success.
• Respond to crises and apply district-approved safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits or Parapro certification

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - SEBS Program

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5975467
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Nov 9, 2027

Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional – SEBS Program (Social Emotional Behavioral) – West Springfield Middle School.

The Middle School Social Emotional Behavioral Support (SEBS) Paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational setting. The paraprofessional works under the direction of the special education teacher and building administrators to help students access instruction, develop self-regulation skills, and participate safely and successfully in the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of students' IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and Safety Plans.
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
• Implement positive behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and reinforcement systems.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining consistent expectations and professional boundaries.
• Collect behavioral and academic data and assist with classroom organization and supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Successfully complete and maintain Safety-Care certification and implement approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, and physical safety procedures when necessary.
• Respond appropriately during behavioral crises and support students who may demonstrate aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, or property destruction using district-approved procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or completed WorkKeys or Parapro certification is required ( A high school diploma may be accepted in lieu of these qualifications, provided the employee completes the WorkKeys or ParaPro exam within six months of their hire date).
• Experience working with students with social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participating in approved Safety-Care interventions.

Work Schedule

• Full Time: thirty (30) hours per week.
• Salary: Hourly per Unit D contract (salary range: $18.67/hr - $23.96/hr)

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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

• Kevin Lalime
• 31 Middle School Drivr
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]