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Middle School One to One Para Educator

Hampshire Regional School District

Hampshire Regional High School - Westhampton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5956659

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ONE-TO-ONE

PARA EDUCATOR

DESCRIPTION:

The one-to-one para educator assists the classroom teacher by providing instructional support to students identified as needing instructional, behavioral and physical support and related work as necessary to meet the specific needs of the students.

SUPERVISION

Works under the supervision of certified school personnel and under the general supervision of the principal. The performance of these functions may require the exercise of independent judgment of the High Needs Paraprofessional in a range of instructional, supervision and other assigned duties.

Evaluated by the Principal or designee.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Typical school setting (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc.) plus work place and community access support.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support

Assists professional personnel in instructional assignments for students with special needs in all subjects at all levels

Sets up work areas and prepares educational materials

Assists students working on individualized and specialized programs

Assists individual students in both instructional and social situations within the school setting in a variety of subject areas.

General supervision of students as assigned within the school setting, job, and community site.

Monitors indoor and outdoor recreational activities

Performs appropriate record keeping for assigned tasks such as maintaining student progress records, behavior modification checklists/plans, and developmental profiles.

Assists with the evaluation of student progress

Personal Care

Assists individual children in completion of personal care and daily living skills

Assists students in speech development, cognitive skills, self-help activities, gross and fine motor skills, social-emotional development, toileting, and vocational skills

Communicates with appropriate school staff about individual student needs while maintaining confidentiality

General Expectations

Maintains the trust and confidence of students

Works independently with general guidance

Maintains cooperative relationships with students and adults

Manages time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Operates standard office equipment including computers, email, and copier

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum high school diploma.

Experience working with young people both with and without disabilities.

Experience dealing with people with severe disabilities preferred.

Complete First Aid and CPR training Preferred

District CORI Check required before employment begins

Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good general health.

Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times.

Lift, push, or pull 50 pounds as required;

Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend and occasionally run.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$22 to $24 Per Hour