Special Ed Paraprofessional - Inclusive Classrooms

Kennedy Middle School; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance is available - WPS

Dental Insurance is available - 1

Vision Insurance is available - 1

Life Insurance is available - 1

Disability Insurance is available - 1

13 paid sick days; 3 paid personalS

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities across settings, including general and small-group instruction. The role involves implementing programs aligned with IEPs, ABA support, and collaboration with teachers and related services.

The position offers a structured school-day schedule with benefits and opportunities to contribute to inclusive learning environments in Kennedy Middle School.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and de-escalate

Independent worker

Reliability and organization

Initiative to take on tasks

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities across settings, including general and small-group instruction. The role involves implementing programs aligned with IEPs, ABA support, and collaboration with teachers and related services.

The position offers a structured school-day schedule with benefits and opportunities to contribute to inclusive learning environments in Kennedy Middle School.