What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional position at West Springfield Public Schools?
Long-term Substitute Special Education ParaprofessionalTatham SchoolDescription of work: To work closely with student (s) under the direction of a teacher in an effort to facilitate the progress of the student in meeting the goals stated and to provide other instructional and support assistance as required by the teacher.Duties: -This position involves working with students with Autism in a structured environment based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.-Support students and teachers in an ABA classroom. May include lunch duty and coverage for the teachers during meetings or if they are absent (with stipend).- Experience working with students with special needs preferred-Work with individual students or small groups of students in independent study, skills work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.- Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed- Assist in gathering data on students- Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.- Safety care training which will be provided by WSPS- Inform the teacher of any problems or special information about students.-Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.-Assists the teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.-Assists with lunch, snack and clean-up routines.-Any other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.Minimum Qualifications: High School DiplomaPreferred Qualifications: *Associates Degree or 48 college credits attained, or WorkKeys completed*Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed*Experience working with students with autism*Background in ABA*Such alternatives found to be appropriateSalary: $100.00 per day worked**This position is expected to conclude on 6/17/2026
Salary : $100