Student Mentors at Westfield Technical Academy

Student Mentors at Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Technical Academy
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Job : 5899109

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION:
Student Mentors for Westfield Technical Academy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Desire to work with at-risk students to support both academic and personal growth; bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

REPORTS TO:

Principal or Principal Designee

• Build relationship with students so students have a trusted adult to turn to when needed:
  • Hold high expectations of young people and be a role model for students
  • Offer opportunities to problem solve, exchange ideas, and ask questions
  • Use strategies to motivate and build self-esteem/confidence in students
• Provide academic support to ensure student achievement:
  • Assist students to prioritize and organize schedule, school work, and other student responsibilities, including developing good study habits
  • Support students in content areas to help them meet course expectations
  • Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure school work is complete and up-to-date, share information, and determine strategies that best support learning
• Promote personal and social skills to help students navigate school and social situations:
  • Listen to student concerns, set goals, create action plans, and follow through with students in order to solve issues
  • Help students make informed decisions, and support students in developing self-advocacy skills
  • Collaborate with guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to assist as necessary with support for students
• Support student attendance and punctuality to ensure students have a chance to learn:
  • Monitor daily attendance; implement strategies to overcome attendance barriers
  • Notify appropriate support systems of any concerns/information (admin, counselor, families) that will improve attendance
  • Complete mentor documentation in a timely fashion, including mentor logs and time cards

Must be available during the school day: 7:15 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m.

Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS

Part-time employment
- Up to 19 hours per week depending upon assignment

Stipend- $30.00 per hour

September 2026 – June 2027 Pending Funding

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by WTA Administration, and student feedback.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Teacher Mentor

Westfield Technical Academy Mission Statement Our Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.

Our School Goals:

• To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
• To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
• To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
• To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
• To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
• To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
• To enhance parent and school communication.
• To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
• To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
• To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.,

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Daniel Paquette , Assistant Principal
• 33 Smith Avenue
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone:
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• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).