Middle​/High School Para Educator

Middle/High School Para Educator

Hampshire Regional High School, Westhampton, Massachusetts

The classroom paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher by providing instructional support to students identified as needing support and related work as necessary to meet the specific needs of the students.

Works under the supervision of certified school personnel and the general supervision of the principal. Evaluation is performed by the principal or a designee.

Typical school-site environment (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc.).

Student Support

• Assists professional personnel in instructional assignments for students with special needs in all subjects at all levels.
• Sets up work areas and prepares educational materials.
• Assists students working on individualized and specialized programs.
• Assists both individuals and small groups of students in instructional and social situations within the school setting in a variety of subject areas.
• Provides general supervision of students as assigned within the school setting.
• Monitors indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Performs appropriate record keeping for assigned tasks such as maintaining student progress records, behavior modification checklists/plans, and developmental profiles.
• Assists with the evaluation of student progress.
• Communicates with appropriate school staff about individual student needs while maintaining confidentiality.

General Expectations

• Maintains the trust and confidence of students.
• Works independently with general guidance.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with students and adults.
• Manages time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operates standard office equipment including computers, email, and copier.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with young people both with and without disabilities.
• Experience dealing with people with severe disabilities preferred.
• Eligible to earn 7D license.
• Complete First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Complete PCA training preferred.
• District CORI Check required before employment begins.
• Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins.

• Good general health.
• Alert, physically assertive, and mobile at all times.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds as required.
• Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend, and occasionally run.

Full-time

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

The Hampshire Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Lauren Hotz, Principal
• 19 Stage Road
• Westhampton, Massachusetts 01027
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).