Impactful Special Education Inclusion Paraeducator

Worcester-Public-Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Elm Park Community School to support inclusion in Special Education. The position involves assisting teachers, managing materials, and supporting students with various needs in a Worcester, MA setting.

Requirements include 48 undergraduate credits or ParaPro/WorkKeys 464, with preferred training in non-violent crisis intervention and experience supporting students with disabilities. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 undergraduate college credits or higher.
• Must meet or exceed 464 on the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is preferred.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is preferred.
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African language, and/or ASL.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individuals and small groups in all content areas.
• Prepare and inventory instructional materials and operate classroom learning aids and equipment.
• Support student physical/personal care needs including toileting and mobility as required.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch periods, and school activities; maintain clean work areas.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as attendance, filing and materials cataloging.
• Participate in planning with the teacher for instructional activities and events.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Student support

Multilingual ability

Education

48 undergraduate credits

ParaPro/WorkKeys 464

Job description

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Elm Park Community School to support inclusion in Special Education. The position involves assisting teachers, managing materials, and supporting students with various needs in a Worcester, MA setting.

Requirements include 48 undergraduate credits or ParaPro/WorkKeys 464, with preferred training in non-violent crisis intervention and experience supporting students with disabilities. Bilingual abilities are a plus.