SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PARAPROFESSIONAL

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Program Paraprofessional for Westfield High School. The role provides physical and emotional support to students to meet program goals and assists with daily tasks and supervision.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro/Work Keys, plus the ability to work with staff and students. Positions require lifting, toileting, and other duties as assigned. $19–$29 per hour, full-time.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned students with basic daily tasks and mobility.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material or skills.
• Assist teacher in devising strategies based on student needs.
• Establish supportive relationships without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional maturity

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPro or Work Keys

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PARAPROFESSIONAL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856175

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants for opening at Westfield Middle School.

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: $19 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Westfield High School

Mission StatementThe mission of Westfield High School is to provide studentswith experiences that contributeto a solid foundation ofknowledge, skills, and attitudes on which students can buildresponsible, fulfilling,self-directed lives.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Academic ExpectationsDemonstrate the ability to read, write andcommunicate effectively.Demonstrate the ability to think critically.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Social ExpectationRecognize the value of a healthy and productive lifestyle.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Civic ExpectationDemonstrate respect for our diverse society.Appreciate the importance of and contribute

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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darlene Fernandez
• 177 Montgomery Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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