Special Education Paraprofessional - Westfield Middle School

1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Job : 5905303
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Seeking qualified applicants for the following at Westfield Middle School
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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

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VISION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School's vision is that all students will become critical thinkers, and prepared for their secondary education as independent and successful learners. The climate of WMS will support all students in setting high aspirations for the future and inspiring them to achieve their goals.

MISSION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School will provide all students with high quality educational opportunities, and an educational climate that fosters positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff and families. All learning experiences must be relevant to students, and focus on higher order thinking skills. Building upon these learning experiences, students will be able to generate original ideas, evaluate information, and communicate their thoughts effectively through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Reasoning.

CORE VALUESThe core values of the Westfield Middle School lay the foundation for the development and implementation of student-centered course offerings and co-curricular programs. Furthermore, these core values define who we are and what we are about.

At Westfield Middle School, we believe that:

Our primary focus is on academic achievement and equipping students with skills to be critical thinkers.

All students can and will learn.

To reach their fullest potential, children and adults need to have high aspirations and be inspired to achieve them.

Our school climate must be child-centered, and conducive to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of middle school children.

Parents/families are our partners in their children’s education.

The application of current technologies will enhance teaching and learning.

Learning and professional growth is an on-going process.

All programs and educational services at WMS need to be aligned with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of Associates degree or higher; or 48 credit hours from higher education institution; or passage of the Para Pro or Work Keys…