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 Chicopee, MA, this full-time paraprofessional role supports a K-12 student in a life skills classroom environment. The position involves providing dedicated 1:1 assistance to a student with special needs, focusing on daily living skills, communication support, and safety throughout the school day. This assignment runs through June 25, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide toileting assistance, including dressing/undressing and diaper changing
- Escort the student to the nurses office three times daily for g-tube feeding (administered by nurse)
- Use hand-over-hand techniques to assist with assignments and activities
- Support student safety, engagement, and active participation in classroom routines
- Facilitate communication using the students iPad communication board and trial various supportive communication programs
- Communicate effectively with the student, who is mostly non-verbal and primarily uses gestures, nods, and pointing
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred to aid family communication, though this is not required
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required, plus one of the following:
- Associates degree, or
- At least 48 college credits, or
- Passing score on formal assessments such as ParaPro or WorkKeys
- Previous school-based paraprofessional experience is a must
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred but not mandatory
Schedule and Location:
- Full-time position, 3537.5 hours per week
- Hours: 7:15 AM 3:10 PM
- Location: Van Sickle Academy, Springfield, MA
- Contract duration through June 25, 2026
This position offers an impactful opportunity to support a students educational and developmental needs in a structured, compassionate environment. Candidates with proven experience empowering students with life skills and supporting communication are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply promptly to be considered for an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams. Details and next steps will be provided upon submission.
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.