Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2

Powder Mill School; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Powder Mill School in Southwick, MA is seeking a Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional Class 2 to support the Special Education program and its students.

The role reports to the Building Principal and requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent, with PBIS and Assistive Technology experience a plus. The position involves data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEP accommodations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years post-secondary training in education or related field; ParaPro assessment favorable.
• Two+ years of prior work experience preferred.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the special education teacher to meet the individual needs of students.
• Provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• Collect data and implement behaviour 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.
• Be prepared to work with students whose disabilities may impact behavior and assist with related needs.

Skills

Instructional support

Behaviour data collection

Assistive technology

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Associate’s degree or two years post-secondary training

Tools

PBIS plans

IEP accommodations

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: 5907348
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 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

• 1. Work under the direction of the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher to meet the individual needs of all students.
• 2. To provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas.
• 3. Collect data and implement behaviour management program for designated children.
• 4. Implement Positive Behavioural 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. Be prepared to work with students whose disabilities may impact their behavior, such as physical aggression, inappropriate language, lack of impulse control, self-injurous behaviour, dysregulation, or assistance with hygiene.
• 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: $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

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