Educational Support Professional; Paraprofessional - PreK

Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) – Preschool

Chicopee Public Schools – Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, Massachusetts

Job : 5727517
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title: Educational Support Professional (includes General Education, Special Education, ELL, Early Childhood, Computer Lab)

Type: Chicopee Education Association (Unit

E) Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: Per Unit E Contract

Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports To: Building Principal for evaluation and classroom teacher for day‑to‑day assignments

Objective: The primary function of a paraprofessional is to perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher in the delivery of the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with small groups of students.
• Administer, correct and communicate the analysis 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.
• 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 as necessary.
• Be trained or willing to be trained in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g., Responsive Classroom Techniques, Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan, Use of a communication board, Physical Restraint and Verbal De‑escalation Techniques, Mathematics supplementary services/programs/support, ELA supplementary services/programs/support, Read Naturally, Linda Mood Bell).
• Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate dependability, time management, and both 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 an effective, professional working relationship with others (e.g., paraprofessionals, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, administrators).
• Resolve conflict well, and seek assistance when appropriate.
• Strive to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
• Assist, as appropriate, in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.
• If primarily assigned to the computer lab, be responsible for equipment, instructional materials, software, hardware, assist targeted students in running software teaching basic skills, maintain daily records of student use and progress in programs used, and maintain an inventory of hardware, software, and other equipment and instructional materials in the lab.

• High School Diploma required, along with additional college‑level coursework. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Achieve a passing score on the DESE‑endorsed assessments (Work Keys or Para Pro) if no college degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English, Farsi, Russian, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, and adding machines; exert up to 30 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; stand,…