Special Education Paraprofessional - Westfield Middle School

Job in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01085, USA

Listing for: Westfield Public Schools

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-29

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Middle School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 28 USD Hourly USD 18.00 28.00 HOUR

Position: 1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional
- Westfield Middle School

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Middle School
- Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description

Seeking qualified applicants for the following at Westfield Middle School. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 or 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.

Assist 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 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. This position subject to funding Position Type:
Full-time Salary: $18 to $28 Per Hour Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Job Requirements

Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from 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. Please inquire at interview.

Contact Information

Jesse McMillan, Principal
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).