Paraeducator (Special Education Subseparate - SAIL) - Nelson Place School 2026-2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $1000

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for the Nelson Place School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports instruction within Special Education programs (SAIL, STEP, COAST, LAB) under the supervision of a principal or designated supervisor.

Starting Nov 20, 2026, the role offers 180 pupil days, professional development and a contractual stipend. Salary ranges from $35,280 to $42,416 per year, with a 5% stipend if assigned to a secondary school.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 48 undergraduate college credits or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys with a score of 464.
• Demonstrated ability to support students with special needs and manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups.
• Assist in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and setup of classroom learning aids.
• Supervise meals and assemblies and maintain clean work areas.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as attendance and filing.

Education

48 undergraduate college credits

464 ParaPro/WorkKeys score

Job description

Paraeducator (Special Education Subseparate - SAIL) - Nelson Place School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960679
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 20, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Paraeducator (Subseparate Programs) - SAIL

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designated Supervisor

LOCATION: Worcester Public Schools, Worcester, Massachusetts

This position is accountable for providing assistance to the classroom teacher and/or other certified personnel, to support the instruction of all students (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.

This position may include the working with student populations of the following areas: Autism (AU); Creative Opportunities for Adolescents of Secondary Tier (COAST); Language Achievement and Beyond (LAB); Specialized Approaches to Individual Learning (SAIL); Structured Therapeutic Education Program (STEP); Transitional Life Skills.

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 the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods, and assemblies and cleaning up of work areas.
4. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but is not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Responsible for maintaining student confidentiality. Commit to providing an educational and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
8. Responsible for the supervision and support of students in both structured and unstructured activities and across environments throughout the day.
9. 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.
10. Responsible for serving as the guiding source of information and assisting any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher.
11. Responsible for implementing district and school‑wide rules, policies and procedures and individual student behavior plans.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Responsible for participating in non‑violent crisis intervention training within the first (1) year of employment.
15. Data collection in accordance with student’s learning goals and objectives.
16. Responsible for the implementation of behavior intervention plans and behavior management in an effort to reduce problem behavior.
17. May be responsible for supporting student physical and personal care needs such as assisting in lavatory routines, toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, etc..
18. Responsible for participating in related Professional Development (PD) specific to the administration of assessments and accommodations.
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.

STIPEND: Contractual Subseparate Stipend of $1000, prorated and paid at the end of each school year.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $35,280 to $42,416 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to WPS District, Nelson Place School

, Our Focus StatementThe focus of Nelson Place School Learning Community is to instill in all students the skills, experiences, and knowledge needed to advance to the next level of their education. The students will demonstrate proficiency in reading comprehension within a data driven, standards based curriculumusing MCAS, DIBELS, MAP, and DRA assessments.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

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

• Ellen Moynihan , Principal
• 35 Nelson Place
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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