Paraeducator (Student Specific) - Systemwide at the Transition Program 2026-2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: Substantial and prorated

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator (Student Specific) for the Transition Program district-wide. Start date is immediate, with duties to support classroom teachers, manage materials, and supervise students with varied needs.

The role encompasses data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with staff to ensure inclusive education and safety across settings. Salary ranges reflect the district's salary schedule and stipends where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of 48 undergraduate credits or equivalent
• Requires passing Paraprofessional (ParaPro) Assessment or WorkKeys (464) score

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons for individuals and small groups
• Prepare and inventory instructional materials and operate classroom learning aids
• Supervise meals, assemblies and maintain clean work areas
• Assist with attendance, filing and instructional materials organization
• Participate in planning with teachers for activities and events
• Maintain open communication under teacher supervision and protect student confidentiality
• Support students in both structured and unstructured activities across environments
• Assist substitute teachers when needed
• Implement behavior intervention plans and crisis interventions as required
• Perform additional duties including lunch/recess duties as assigned

Education

48 undergraduate college credits

Paraprofessional Assessment (ParaPro) or WorkKeys (464)

Job description

Paraeducator (Student Specific) - Systemwide at the Transition Program 2026-2027

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Paraeducator (Student Specific) Transition Program

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):

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. If your one to one is out, you are to work with other students in the classroom.
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 it 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 participating in related Professional Development (PD) specific to the administration of assessments and accommodations.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Responsible for participating in non-violent crisis intervention training within the first (1) year of employment.
16. Data collection in accordance with student’s learning goals and objectives.
17. Responsible for the implementation of behavior intervention plans and behavior management in an effort to reduce problem behavior.
18. May be responsible for supporting student physical and personal care needs such as assisting in lavatory routines, toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, etc..
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: 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

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

• Brenda Diggs , Coordinator
• 24 Chatham Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]