Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional - Munger Hill Elementary School

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL - MUNGER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5379882
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Westfield Public Schools seeks qualified applicants for the following vacancy at Munger Hill Elementary school: PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding and so on.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Performance on this job will be in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the Para Pro or Work Keys assessment must be completed within three years of hire.
  • Demonstrated interest in children and education.
  • Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
  • Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.