Paraeducator (Culture and Climate) Gerald Creamer Center 2026-2027 Worcester Public Schools WPS District - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Gerald Creamer Center - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in

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5917898

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JOB TITLE

Paraeducator (Culture and Climate)

REPORTS TO

School Principal or Designated Supervisor

LOCATION

Worcester Public Schools, Worcester, Massachusetts

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will assist in the development of a positive school culture and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors; build strong relationships; and support the enforcement of school rules, regulations, and procedures. This position will be responsible for having a presence throughout the school building and grounds to maintain a safe school community. It will also require the use of verbal de-escalation and physical intervention when warranted. The successful candidate will be a positive, supportive, and visible member of the school community who is also able and willing to engage with students, staff, and visitors when necessary to ensure a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(may be included along with other responsibilities): 1. Operate a two-way radio, respond to radio summons/calls, and provide clear and concise verbal reports of incidents. 2. Maintain a highly visible presence to maintain and encourage positive conduct. 3. Identify potential issues and work to maintain control in a respectful culturally responsive behaviors or approach. 4. Secure interior and exterior campus areas, lockers, and classrooms as needed. 5. Monitor and support all building visitors. 6. Enforce school regulations including, but not limited to, smoking, truancy, tardiness, and vandalism. 7. Serve on the school's school safety team. 8. Complete non-violent crisis intervention training (Crisis Prevention Institute- CPI) within the first 1 year of employment. 9. Attend and participate in training and meetings led by the Principal and or District supervisor. 10. Committed to providing an educational and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. 11. Responsible performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or the equivalent. Experience working with high school students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Non-violent crisis intervention trained (CPI certification). Previous experience in customer services and/or supporting students, families and the front office team in non-profit organizations or school environments. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language, and/or American Sign Language. 48 undergraduate college credits Meeting or exceeding the State-determined passing score of 464 on the Paraprofessional (ParaPro) Assessment or the WorkKeys Assessment

WORK YEAR

This is a school-year position including: 180 pupil days, 3 days of professional development, and 6 additional hours of staff meeting time (assigned by Principal or designated supervisor).

WORK DAY

6 hours, plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch

SALARY:

This position is represented by the Educational Association of Worcester Paraeducator Bargaining Unit and the salary is determined by the appropriate step and lane placement on the paraeducator salary schedule. Assignment to a secondary school will add the contractual 18-minute stipend which is 5% of the established salary.

Position Type:

Full-time Salary:

$35,280 to $42,416

Per Year Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to WPS District, Gerald Creamer Center , Equal Opportunity Employer The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Angela Plant , Coordinator 120 Granite Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01604

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