Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA); Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District is seeking a Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2 at Powder Mill School in Southwick, MA. Immediate start with duties focusing on assisting the Special Education Teacher and supporting students’ educational needs.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or 2 years post-secondary training or successful ParaPro; preferred are 2+ years of experience and experience working with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field.
• ParaPro Assessment completed.
• Two or more years of prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• Collect data and implement behavior management programs for designated students.
• Implement PBIS plans for students.
• Provide inclusionary support in the classroom.
• Participate in professional development and training as needed.
• Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel, therapists, and consultants.
• Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student IEP.

Education

Associate degree / 2 yrs training

ParaPro Assessment

Experience with disabilities

Job description

Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5925207

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: To assist the Special Education Teacher to provide the best educational experience for the District’s Special Education 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. Experience working with children with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the special education teacher and/or classroom 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.
• Be prepared to work with students whose disabilities may impact their behavior, such as physical aggression, inappropriate language, lack of impulse control, self-injurous behavior, dysregulation, or assistance with hygiene.
• 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: $24.54 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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