Educational Support Professional; Paraprofessional - Special Education Lindamood Bell

Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) - Special Education Lindamood Bell

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.

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Education Support Professional supports student instruction in academic, social, and motor skills through the delivery and assessment of the district curriculum in consultation with the Individual Education Plan (if applicable). This may include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Work with small groups of students
• Administer, correct and communicate basic 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)

In addition, the Education Support Professional will:

• Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrate dependability, time management, and receptive and expressive communication skills to effectively perform the assignment
• Build on strengths and act on suggestions in areas needing improvement
• 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 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 maintaining equipment, instructional materials, software, hardware; assist targeted students with running software; maintain daily records of student use and progress; maintain an inventory of hardware, software, other equipment, instructional materials

• High School Diploma required; 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

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally; must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for long periods at intervals throughout the day
• Data Conception:
  Requires ability to compare and/or judge characteristics of data, people or things
• Interpersonal Communication:
  Requires ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving instructions to subordinates or assistants
• Language Ability:
  Requires ability to read a variety of correspondence and to prepare reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires ability to speak before groups with poise, voice control and confidence
• Intelligence:
  Requires ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking, define…