Paraeducator (Student Specific) - Systemwide at Forest Grove Middle 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 (Student Specific) at Forest Grove Middle School in Worcester, MA for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports teachers and attends to students with diverse needs, including those requiring 1:1 or 2:1 support, and works within IEP/504 plans.

Starting date is immediate; salary ranges per the district schedule. Position is full-time, year-round with 180 pupil days and professional development.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 48 undergraduate college credits, or
• State-determined passing score of 464 on ParaPro or WorkKeys Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons in all content areas.
• Prepare and inventory instructional materials; setup and maintain learning aids and equipment.
• Supervise breakfast/lunch periods, assemblies, and clean up work areas.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as attendance and filing.
• Participate in planning with the teacher for instructional activities and events.
• Maintain open communication under supervision of the teacher/administrator.
• Maintain student confidentiality and non-discrimination policies.
• Supervise students in structured and unstructured activities across environments.
• Support students in line with behavior plans and district rules.
• Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, bus) as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention training

Experience supporting students with SP

Multilingual abilities (ASL and other)

Education

48 undergraduate college credits

Job description

Paraeducator (Student Specific) - Systemwide at Forest Grove Middle School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951660
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Paraeducator (Student Specific)
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designated Supervisor
LOCATION: Worcester Public Schools, Worcester, Massachusetts
POSITION PURPOSE:
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 is considered a systemwide placement. Employees will be assigned by the supervisory
department according to need within the district. Placement may include working with students who require a
1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 para or with students who are deaf or hearing impaired or students who are blind or visually
impaired.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (may be included along with other responsibilities):

• 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. If your one to one is out, you are to work with other students in the
  classroom.
• 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.
• Responsible for the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods, and assemblies and cleaning up of
  work areas.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but it is not
  limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining student confidentiality. Commit to providing an educational and working
  environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Responsible for the supervision and support of students in both structured and unstructured activities
  and across environments throughout the day.
• 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.
• Responsible for serving as the guiding source of information and assisting any substitute teacher
  assigned in the absence of the teacher.
• Responsible for implementing district and school-wide rules, policies and procedures and individual
  student behavior plans.
• Responsible for participating in related Professional Development (PD) specific to the administration
  of assessments and accommodations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for participating in non-violent crisis intervention training within the first (1) year of
  employment.
• Data collection in accordance with student’s learning goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the implementation of behavior intervention plans and behavior management in an
  effort to reduce problem behavior.
• May be responsible for supporting student physical and personal care needs such as assisting in
  lavatory routines, toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, etc..
• Must adhere to our school district's equal educational opportunity to all individuals and
  non-discrimination policy.
• 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: There is no contractual Student Specific stipend however, a Student Specific Paraeducator
will receive the contractual Subseparate stipend of $1000, prorated and paid at the end of each school
year if their assigned student(s) are enrolled in a subseparate classroom.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,280 to $42,416 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Forest Grove Middle School, WPS Systemwide

Our Focus StatementThe instructional focus of Forest Grove Middle School is to implement an inclusive, school wide program to develop the skills of our students in the area of reading comprehension to the level of proficiency minimally and advancement optimally.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.,

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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

• Gina Creamer , Assistant Director
• 20 Irving Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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