Job Description
Job Description
Minimum 1+ years Paraprofessional or Special Education experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An opportunity is available to provide dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional support within a K-12 Life Skills classroom setting. This role focuses on assisting a student requiring comprehensive support with daily activities, academic tasks, and communication.
Location: Holyoke, MA
Duration: School Year Contract (ASAP 6/25/2026)
Schedule: Full-Time, 3537.5 hours/week | 7:15 AM 3:10 PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized assistance for a student in a Life Skills classroom, focusing on safety, engagement, and participation.
- Support toileting needs, including dressing/undressing, diaper changes, and hygiene.
- Escort student to/from the nurses office for g-tube feedings administered by nursing staff.
- Offer hand-over-hand guidance for assignments and activities.
- Facilitate communication using an iPad communication board; adapt to alternative communication programs as introduced.
- Collaborate with staff and family members to enhance student support; bilingual Spanish speakers are preferred to assist with family communication but not required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Additionally, must have one of the following:
- Associates degree,
- At least 48 college credits,
- Passing score on a formal assessment such as ParaPro or WorkKeys.
- Previous experience as a school-based paraprofessional is required.
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.
Benefits and Opportunities:
- Engage in meaningful work impacting student development.
- Gain experience within a supportive school environment.
- Participate in a full-time role with a consistent schedule.
If you have school-based paraprofessional experience and meet the qualifications listed, consider applying for this specialized position to support a student in need of life skills assistance. Submit your application promptly to be considered for an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.
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.