Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1

Woodland School; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland School in Southwick, Massachusetts is seeking a Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1 to support students under the supervision of the Building Principal and classroom teachers. This full-time position starts immediately.

Responsibilities include instructional assistance, data collection, implementing PBIS plans, providing inclusionary support, and assisting with IEP accommodations and Assistive Technology as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s Degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field or successful completion of 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.

Education

Associate degree

ParaPro Assessment

Two years education training

Job description

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 1

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

• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• To provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (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.

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 ID: 5968992

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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]