Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional - Southampton Road

1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

Westfield Public Schools Southampton Road School – Westfield, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5480076
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Seeking qualified applicants for the following at Southampton Road.

JOB GOAL: To assist the teachers achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support needed to meet the program goals.

• Assist the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding, and related activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, or abilities.
• Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist teacher in duties related to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Participate in in‑service training programs.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO: Teacher/Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal

The terms of employment and salary schedule will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract.

Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $18 to $28 Per Hour

Our school educates approximately three hundred students in grades K‑4 in a safe and nurturing environment. At Southampton Road School we strive to individually empower students to grow to their fullest potential both personally and academically. Our learning community is comprised of a knowledgeable and caring staff who welcome family and community involvement.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from a higher education institution; or passage of the Para Pro or Work Keys assessment.
  • 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.
  • Some positions may require diapering, toileting, lifting and/or feeding.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel throughout the building is necessary. The position involves sitting and traveling from one place to another within the office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with some pulling, pushing, or reaching above. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.
  
  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please explain how your past personal and professional experience make you a quality candidate for the position for which you are applying.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Describe the impact you expect a 1:1 paraprofessional to have on a student.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

• Mary Kate Ritchie, Principal
• 330 Southampton Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: 413‑572‑6435
• Fax:…