Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1

Woodland School; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland School in Southwick, MA seeks a Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1 to support students under the supervision of the building principal and classroom teachers. The role emphasizes instructional assistance, data collection, behavior support, PBIS implementation, and accommodations per IEPs.

Strong collaboration with special educators and related services staff is essential. Starting date is immediate; required: Associate’s Degree or two years education training or ParaPro;

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field or successful ParaPro Assessment.
• Preferred: Two plus years of prior work experience.
• 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.

Skills

Instructional support

PBIS implementation

Inclusionary support

Data collection

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years post-secondary training

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Computer/Keyboard

Calculator

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: 5907333
Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 28, 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.

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]