Paraprofessional (Learning Center)

Joyce Middle School; Woburn (MA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13 paid sick days

3 paid personal days per year

Medical Insurance 75% covered

Dental Insurance (employee paid)

Vision Insurance (employee paid)

Life Insurance (employee paid)

Disposable Insurance (employee paid)

Résumé du poste

Joyce Middle School in Woburn, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities across general and small-group settings, aligned with IEP goals and ABA programs. You will collaborate with teachers, BCBA and related staff to collect data, assist with academics and activities of daily living, and promote inclusive practices throughout the school day.

Competitive benefits include paid sick and personal days, health and dental coverage, and the chance to contribute to a

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; higher degree preferred
• Safety Care certification or ability to obtain it
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviors
• Strong oral and written communication
• Support students in academics, social skills, and ADLs

Responsabilités

• Supervise students across multiple environments
• Support learning academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and in ADLs
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBA, and related services
• Collect data on learning and behavior goals as needed
• Facilitate inclusion in general education classrooms
• Maintain records and assist SPED team with procedures
• Engage in ongoing communication with SPED team and staff
• Assist teachers with other duties as needed

Connaissances

Communication skills

Calm demeanour/de-escalation

Reliability & organization

Independent work

Willingness to training

Formation

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Safety Care certification preferred

Description du poste

Paraprofessional (Learning Center)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Woburn Public Schools

Paraprofessional

Woburn Public Schools is actively seeking candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive school community. These positions play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs and collaborating with educators to ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction and services.

Paraprofessionals support the instruction of students with disabilities in various settings, including general education classrooms and small-group environments. This role involves working with students with moderate to severe disabilities and implementing programs aligned with students’ IEPs. Responsibilities may include supporting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mental health needs, therapeutic and academic instruction, and discrete trial training across different specialized programs.

Terms of Employment: Are outlined in the agreement between The Woburn Teachers’ Association and The Woburn School Committee.

Salary:

• Hourly rate from $25.78 to $37.11
• The school year consists of 180.5 work days

Work Hours:

• Elementary Schools : 8:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
• Middle Schools: 8:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
• High School: 7:30 a.m. to 2:01 p.m.

Benefits Package:

• 13 paid sick days; 3 paid personal days per school year
• Medical Insurance is available - WPS pays 75% of the cost of Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental Insurance is available - Employee paid
• Vision Insurance is available - Employee paid
• Life Insurance is available - Employee paid
• Disability Insurance is available - Employee paid

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supervise students across all environments.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and with ADLs in the school setting.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.
• Collect data on student learning and behavior goals, as needed.
• Facilitate inclusion in general education classrooms.
• Knowledge of special education procedures, school classroom procedures, including preparation and maintenance of records as requested by the classroom teacher or SPEd Team.
• Participate in consultation with special education teachers and related service providers.
• Ongoing communication with the program, SPED team and building staff on behalf of the students.
• Assist special education teachers in all other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skill Set:

• Minimum of a High School diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Safety Care certified or ability to become certified
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred (or willingness to receive training)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to remain calm and de-escalate challenging behaviors
• Calm and neutral demeanor
• Reliable, well-organized, and exercises sound judgment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to support students in academic tasks, social skills development, and activities of daily living, as needed

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands, speak, and hear. The position may also require reaching overhead or forward, as well as sitting, squatting, stooping, or kneeling. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to see close and at a distance, use peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus.

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced. We believe that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $25.78 to $37.11 Per Hour Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tony Wyman , Director of Human Resources
• Administrative Office
• Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
• Email: [e-mail]