Paraeducator (Culture and Climate) - Worcester Technical High School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator (Culture and Climate) for Worcester Technical High School in Worcester, MA. The role supports a positive school culture, ensures safety of students, staff and visitors, and engages with the school community to maintain a respectful environment.

The position follows a 180‑day school year, 6‑hour workday with 30‑minute lunch, and a salary between $35,280 and $42,416 per year.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a two-way radio, respond to radio summons/calls, and provide clear and concise verbal reports of incidents.
• Maintain a highly visible presence to maintain and encourage positive conduct.
• Identify potential issues and work to maintain control in a respectful culturally responsive behaviors or approach.
• Secure interior and exterior campus areas, lockers, and classrooms as needed.
• Monitor and support all building visitors.
• Enforce school regulations including, but not limited to, smoking, truancy, tardiness, and vandalism.
• Serve on the school’s school safety team.
• Complete non-violent crisis intervention training (CPI) within the first 1 year of employment.
• Attend and participate in training and meetings led by the Principal and or District supervisor.

Skills

Experience with HS students

Multilingual communication

Education

HS diploma

48 undergraduate credits

ParaPro/WorkKeys passing

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

Paraeducator (Culture and Climate) - Worcester Technical High School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916848

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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):

• Operate a two-way radio, respond to radio summons/calls, and provide clear and concise verbal reports of incidents.
• Maintain a highly visible presence to maintain and encourage positive conduct.
• Identify potential issues and work to maintain control in a respectful culturally responsive
  behaviors or approach.
• Secure interior and exterior campus areas, lockers, and classrooms as needed.
• Monitor and support all building visitors.
• Enforce school regulations including, but not limited to, smoking, truancy, tardiness, and vandalism.
• Serve on the school’s school safety team.
• Complete non-violent crisis intervention training (Crisis Prevention Institute- CPI) within the first 1 year of employment.
• Attend and participate in training and meetings led by the Principal and or District supervisor.
• Committed to providing an educational and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
• 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 Worcester Technical High School

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Drew Weymouth , Principal
• 1 Officer Manny Familia Way
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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