HS SPED Paraeducator

Murdock High School; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdock High School in Winchendon, MA seeks a SPED paraeducator to support a classroom teacher, assist with instructional programs, self-help and behavior management. The role includes data collection and assisting students in a classroom setting.

The ideal candidate holds a ParaPro certificate or an associate’s degree, with a preference for one year of relevant experience and the ability to work in a nontraditional classroom setting. Starting date: immediately.

Qualifications

• Must have ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a nontraditional classroom setting.
• Ability to observe and collect data on students.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the district initiatives.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Carries to completion in a timely manner, instructional and supportive activities as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Work with special education students may include lifting, feeding, and other services.

Skills

Observation and data collection

Interpersonal skills

Tact and judgment

Positive attitude

Nontraditional classroom adaptability

Education

ParaPro Certificate

Associate's Degree

Job description

HS SPED Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925961

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Posted: September 14, 2026

Closing : September 24, 2026

Position Opening

Special Education Para-Educator

Murdock High School

The special education paraprofessional, under general supervision, provides assistance to a classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management as well as instruction. The special education paraprofessional performs related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have either ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree
• One Year of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to work in a nontraditional classroom setting
• Ability to observe and collect data on students
• Positive attitude and a willingness to support the district initiatives
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries to completion in a timely manner, instructional and supportive activities as assigned by the supervising teacher
• Work with special education students may include lifting, feeding, and other services

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.