Inclusive Special Ed Assistant - 1:1 & Push-In

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School in Worcester, MA seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities across grades K–7. The role may include 1:1 paraprofessional work, push-in support in general education, or self-contained classroom assistance under the special education teacher.

We value inclusive education, strong relationships with students, and flexibility to adapt to varied needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with IEPs, accommodations and modifications.
• Ability to support students across a range of disabilities, including ELL with IEPs.
• Bilingual candidates preferred (English/Portuguese or English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with IEPs across academics, behavior, social-emotional, and daily living skills.
• Implement accommodations and IEP goal-aligned strategies with fidelity.
• Support access to Learning Expeditions and project-based curriculum.
• Build trust with students and reduce need for adult support over time.
• Communicate observations to the special education teacher regularly.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with IEPs

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/葡

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or related coursework

Job description

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School in Worcester, MA seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities across grades K–7. The role may include 1:1 paraprofessional work, push-in support in general education, or self-contained classroom assistance under the special education teacher.

We value inclusive education, strong relationships with students, and flexibility to adapt to varied needs.