Substitute Educational Support Professional - Day-to-Day

Young World Physical Education; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 22,509 - 23,488; Part time

Job summary

Chicopee Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Educational Support Professional to assist the classroom teacher and deliver the district curriculum. Assigned up to three days a week via the substitute management software, you will work with small groups and help maintain a safe, productive learning environment.

Must have a high school diploma; bilingual Spanish/English preferred; prior paraprofessional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
• Assist in preparations of classroom materials
• Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Assist students with activities of daily living
• Works independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher
• Maintains professional working relationships with teachers and staff
• Respects students, parents, guardians, and community
• Assist in communication and enforcement of district policies and procedures

Skills

Small group instruction

Behavior management

Curriculum alignment

Communication with teachers

Differentiated instruction support

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Substitute Educational Support Professional - Day-to-Day

Chicopee Public Schools District-Wide - Chicopee, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5845206
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Substitute
• Salary: $122 to $127.31 Per Day
• Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute, Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Description

Title: Substitute Educational Support Professional - Day-to-Day

Type: Non-Union, Cycle III

Salary: Per the Terms of Employment for Non-Union Personnel, Cycle III

Reports To: Building Principal

Objective: The Substitute Educational Support Professional – Day-to-Day assists the classroom teacher in delivering the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement. The Substitute Paraprofessional – Day-to-Day works up to three days a week by selecting their assignment via the substitute management software program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
• Assist in preparations of the classroom materials
• Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Assist students with activities of daily living
• Works independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher
• Builds on strengths and acts on suggestions in areas needing improvement
• Demonstrates sound judgment
• Maintains effective, professional working relationships with others (e.g., paraprofessionals, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, administrators, etc.)
• Resolves conflict well, and seeks assistance when appropriate
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe
• As appropriate, assists in communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures

School/Community Relations

1. Respect students, parents, guardians, and community
2. Respect and embrace students of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Operations

• Assist in the protection of students and property
• Assist the classroom teacher in fired and other emergency drills
• Assist the classroom teacher in the management of students (e.g., dismissal, field trips, etc.)

Professional

• Maintain a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic
• Practice discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Participate in professional development as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma required, as well as additional college-level coursework. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
2. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
3. Previous experience preferred

Must be trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g., Responsive Classroom Techniques, Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan, Use of a communication Board, Physical Restraint and Verbal De-escalation Techniques).

ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Function

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch, and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants
• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence including reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions
• Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and assisting students in activities of daily living
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye hand/foot coordination
• Interpersonal: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations
• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear. Must be able to communicate via telephone or radio

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Thornton, Substitute Personnel Liaison
• Central Office Administration
• Email: [e-mail]