Educational Support Professional Paraprofessional Special Education

Educational Support Professional – 1:1 Special Education

Location: Chicopee Public Schools, Lambert‑Lavoie Elementary School – Chicopee, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job : 5804871

Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

TITLE: EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (includes General Education, Special Education, ELL, Early Childhood, Computer Lab)

TYPE: Chicopee Education Association (Unit

E) Collective Bargaining Agreement
STATUS: Non‑Exempt
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and classroom teacher

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a paraprofessional is to perform duties assigned by the classroom teacher in delivery of the district curriculum, supporting 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 delivery and assessment of the district curriculum in consultation with the Individual Education Plan.

Duties include:

• Work with small groups of students
• Administer, correct, and communicate basic analysis of student assessments
• Use conclusions from assessment analysis to inform subsequent instruction
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Report academic, social, and motor issues to the classroom teacher
• Support class objectives and outlines aligned with the approved curriculum
• Maintain records, attendance, and assessments as required
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials
• Assist in delivery of differentiated instruction consistent with district curriculum
• Provide timely feedback on student progress
• Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g., diapering, toileting) as necessary
• Receive training on techniques such as Responsive Classroom, Behavior Plan implementation, communication boards, de‑escalation, and subject‑specific supplementary services
• Work independently following teacher directions
• Demonstrate dependability, time management, and communication skills
• Show flexibility and adaptability to changing educational environments
• Apply sound judgment and maintain professional relationships with staff, parents, and administrators
• Resolve conflicts and seek assistance when appropriate
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe learning environment
• Assist in enforcement of federal and state laws, regulations, and district policies
• Other duties as assigned
• If assigned to the computer lab, manage equipment, assist students with software, maintain usage records, and keep inventory of hardware and instructional materials

• High school diploma required; additional college coursework preferred (associate or bachelor’s degree desirable)
• Passing score on DESE‑endorsed assessments (Work Keys or Para Pro) if no college degree
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, Farsi, Russian, or other languages preferred
• Previous experience in educational support roles preferred

• Physical:
  Able to handle equipment, lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, stand, crouch, and bend for extended periods
• Data:
  Analyze observable characteristics of data and people
• Interpersonal:
  Communicate instructions and information effectively
• Language:
  Read and prepare various written materials; speak before groups with confidence
• Intelligence:
  Apply logical reasoning to problems, interpret instructions, handle abstract and concrete variables
• Verbal:
  Deliver information, follow instructions, understand technical terminology
• Numerical:
  Use basic mathematical operations and formulas
• Spatial:
  Inspect items for proper dimensions
• Motor:
  Coordinate hand and eye movements for office and student support tasks
• Manual:
  Handle office equipment and tools with coordination
• Physical Communication:
  Talk, hear, use telephone, and use communication boards/device as needed

Full‑Time

$22,777 to $36,324 per year

• At least 3 years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Associate degree (preferred)
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Daniel Phelan, Principal – Lambert‑Lavoie Elementary School
• Email: dphelan