Paraeducator (Special Education Inclusion) - Columbus Park 2026-2027

Paraeducator (Special Education Inclusion)

• Columbus Park 2026-2027 Worcester Public Schools WPS District
• Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Columbus Park Preparatory Academy
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Google Maps Job Details Job ID:

5707122

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Aug 27, 2026 Job Description

JOB TITLE

Paraeducator (Special Education Inclusion)

REPORTS TO

Principal or Designated Supervisor

LOCATION

Worcester Public Schools, Worcester, Massachusetts

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is accountable for providing assistance to the classroom teacher and/or other certified personnel, to support the instruction of all students (may include working with emotional regulation and behaviors challenges, mild to moderate to severe special needs and general education) and to facilitate educational access for students with disabilities using sound judgment and confirming with the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools. This position will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(may be included along with other responsibilities): 1. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students in all content areas and other activities as defined in the student's IEP or 504 plan. 2. Responsible for assisting in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up, operating and maintenance of various classroom's learning aids, and equipment. 3. Responsible for supporting student physical and personal care needs such as assisting in lavatory routines, toileting, diapering, lifting, etc.. 4. Responsible for the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods, and assemblies and cleaning up of work areas. 5. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but it is not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials. 6. Responsible for participating and contributing to weekly, monthly and long-range planning with the classroom teacher for instructional activities such as observing special days and events, field trips and visits and school wide activities such as health testing, etc. 7. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher during the work day in maintaining open communication. All verbal and written communication is under the supervision of the teacher and/or administrator. 8. Responsible for maintaining student confidentiality. Commit to providing an educational and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. 9. Responsible for the supervision and support of students in both structured and unstructured activities and across environments throughout the day. 10. Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential. 11. Responsible for serving as the guiding source of information and assisting any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher. 12. Responsible for implementing district and school-wide rules, policies and procedures and individual student behavior plans. 13. Responsible for participating in related Professional Development (PD) specific to the administration of assessments and accommodations. 14. Responsible for performing duties associated within specialty areas. This may include those paraeducators who are assigned to special projects, including grant programs that require specialized training and duties. 15. Responsible for performing duty work (lunch, recess, line, bus) when required to do so by the Building Principal. It is understood that duty assignments will be distributed on an equitable basis. 16.Responsible for participating in non-violent crisis intervention training within the first (1) year of employment. 17. Data collection in accordance with student's learning goals and objectives. 18. Responsible for the implementation of behavior intervention plans and behavior management in an effort to reduce problem behavior. 19. Must adhere to our school district's equal educational opportunity to all individuals and non-discrimination policy. 20. Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

48 undergraduate college credits, or Meeting or exceeding the State-determined passing score of 464 on the Paraprofessional (ParaPro) Assessment or the WorkKeys Assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Non-violent crisis intervention trained Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language, and/or American Sign Language.

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, Columbus Park Preparatory Academy , Our Focus Statement Columbus Park's school-wide focus is to ensure that all students show measurable growth in their ability to read with understanding at grade level and beyond. This will be achieved through the implementation of a consistent set of school

• wide standard based teaching practices as measured by formative and summative assessments such as MAP, DIBELS, DRA, and MCAS 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 Lisa Carignan , Principal 75 Lovell Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01603

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508-799-3490

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508-799-8213

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