Education Support Professional - Special Education -PreK

Chicopee Public Schools Szetela Early Childhood School - Chicopee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5672035

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education - Elementary

Type: Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: Per Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reports To: Building Principal/Classroom Teacher

Objective: The primary function of a paraprofessional is work with individual or small groups of children with special needs to facilitate learning and achievement.

• Under the direction of the special education teacher, support specialized student instruction in academic, social, and motor skills through the delivery and assessment of the Individual Educational Plan.
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Administer, correct and communicate basic analyze of student assessments
• Utilize the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Bring academic, social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher
• May update parents or guardians of their students’ academic performance and behavior
• Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
• Maintain records, attendance and assessments as required by the classroom teacher
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials
• Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress in academic, social and motor skills
• Assist students with activities of daily living, including diapering and toileting needs if necessary
• Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the special education teacher
• Demonstrate the dependability, time management, as well as the receptive and expressive communication skills, to effectively perform the assignment
• Build on strengths and act on suggestions in areas needing improvement
• Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to new situations and an ever changing educational environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment
• Maintain effective, professional working relationship with others (e.g., paraprofessionals, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, administrators, etc.)
• Resolve conflict well, and seek assistance when appropriate
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, strive to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe
• As appropriate, assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, or school administration

• Respect students, parents, guardians and community.
• Respect and embrace students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Assist in the protection of students and property.
• Assist the classroom teacher in fire and other emergency drills.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the management of students (e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.)

• Maintain a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
• Practice discretion and maintains the confidentiality, particularly and specifically concerning the background, achievement, behavior or other information about children with special needs.
• Participate in professional development as assigned.

• High School Diploma required, as well as additional college level coursework. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Previous experience preferred

Must be trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g., Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan, Use of Sign Basic Language, Use of a Communication Board, Physical Restraint and Verbal De-escalation Techniques).

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal…