Job Description
Job Description
Minimum 1+ years Paraprofessional or Special Education experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A paraprofessional position is available to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student in a Life Skills classroom within a K-12 setting. This role focuses on assisting with daily activities to ensure the students safety, engagement, and participation throughout the school day.
Location:
Westfield, MA (specific school site address withheld)
Duration:
Contract through the current school year (CSY) with start as soon as possible until June 25, 2026
Responsibilities:
- Deliver 1:1 support for a student requiring life skills assistance
- Assist with toileting needs, including dressing, diaper changing, and wiping
- Escort student to and from the nurses office three times daily for nurse-administered g-tube feeding
- Provide hand-over-hand assistance with assignments and classroom activities as needed
- Support communication through various means including gestures and use of a communication board on an iPad
- Maintain a safe and engaging environment that encourages student participation
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Additional qualifications required: associates degree, at least 48 college credits, or successful completion of formal paraprofessional assessments (ParaPro or WorkKeys)
- Previous school-based paraprofessional experience is mandatory
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred to assist with family communication (not required)
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 7:15 AM to 3:10 PM (3537.5 hours/week)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a students educational and developmental experience. Candidates will participate in a 1530 minute interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Qualified applicants with relevant experience and a passion for supporting students with diverse needs are encouraged to apply. Please submit a detailed resume highlighting your school-based experience and relevant skills to be considered.
Compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 to $35.12. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.