Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA); Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District in Southwick, MA, is hiring a Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1 at Woodland School. The role supports instructional staff, assists students with learning activities, and helps implement PBIS and IEP modifications. Required: Associate degree or two years of post-secondary training, ParaPro assessment completed.

Citizenship/residency or work visa required. Immediate start with a typical full-time schedule and hourly pay of $18.15.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field.
• Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children.
• Implement PBIS plans for students.
• Provide inclusionary support in classroom.
• Participate in Professional Development/training as needed.
• Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel, therapist and consultants.
• Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student’s IEP.
• Provide support to students requiring Assistive Technology to access the curriculum.
• Performs other duties as requested by Building Principal or Director of Special Education.

Education

Associate degree

Two years post-secondary training in education or related field

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA) Woodland School - Southwick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA) Woodland School - Southwick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional SD

Job Details

Job ID: 5928168
Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: To assist the Teacher in providing the best educational experience for the District’s students.

Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal.

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

Required: Associate’s Degree or two (2) years post-secondary training in education or related field or successful completion of ParaPro Assessment.

Preferred: Two plus years of prior work experience.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. Work under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• 2. To provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• 3. Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children.
• 4. Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) plans for students.
• 5. Provide inclusionary support in classroom.
• 6. Participate in Professional Development/training as needed.
• 7. Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel, therapist and consultants.
• 8. Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student’s IEP.
• 9. Provide support to students requiring Assistive Technology to access the curriculum.
• 10. Performs other duties as requested by Building Principal or Director of Special Education.

Please feel free to contact Principal Rood at 413-569-6598

Physical Requirements

The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions

The occupant is required to work indoors and outdoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.15 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Tetreault , Human Resources Specialist
• Central Office
• Southwick, Massachusetts 01077
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]