Job Description
Job Description
Minimum 1+ years Paraprofessional or Special Education experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Located in Amherst, MA, this full-time contractual role offers an opportunity to provide vital 1:1 paraprofessional support within a K-12 life skills classroom. The focus is on assisting a student with significant communication and physical needs, fostering engagement, safety, and participation throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalized assistance with toileting, including dressing, diaper changing, and wiping.
- Escort the student to and from the nurses office three times daily for nurse-administered g-tube feeding.
- Provide hand-over-hand support for classroom assignments and activities as needed.
- Support effective communication using a communication board on an iPad and assist with trials of new communication programs.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment, encouraging the students engagement despite limited verbal communication.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Additionally, an associates degree, a minimum of 48 college credits, or successful completion of a formal assessment such as the ParaPro or WorkKeys test is needed.
- Prior school-based paraprofessional experience is essential.
- Bilingual candidates proficient in Spanish are preferred to facilitate communication with the students family, though this is not mandatory.
Position Details:
- Assignment duration: Immediate start through June 25, 2026.
- Work hours: Full-time, 35 to 37.5 hours per week from 7:15 AM to 3:10 PM.
- Location: Life Skills classroom within a K-12 school setting.
This role is ideal for dedicated paraprofessionals interested in making a tangible difference in a students educational experience by providing compassionate, individualized support. Candidates with reliable transportation and the ability to complete necessary background checks promptly will be prioritized.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to explore this meaningful opportunity to impact a students life positively.
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.