Special Education Instructional Assistant

Learning First Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning First Charter Public School in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support inclusive classrooms and help students with disabilities access curriculum.

You will assist teachers, track student progress, and provide culturally responsive instruction to foster growth for all learners; associate degree or ParaPro exam required, and a commitment to believing all children can achieve.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or has passed the ParaPro exam.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Must be driven by the belief that ALL children are capable of high achievement.

Skills

Student-centered approach

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Associate degree

ParaPro exam

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Learning First Charter Public School Learning First Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5926174

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The mission of Learning First Charter Public School is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high quality education at prevailing public school costs.
We have...
a diverse student body of 666 K-8 students.
a co-teaching model of instruction.
a high level of collaboration, support & supervision.
For more information, please visit learningfirstcharter.org

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $29,238 to $32,218 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Qualifications
  An instructional assistant at Learning First Charter Public School must have a minimum of an associate's degree or have passed the ParaPro exam. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. We are actively seeking professionals from diverse backgrounds who have experience working with children with disabilities.
  ...You must...
  ...be driven by an unwavering belief that ALL children are capable of high achievement.
  ...be willing to work long and hard to do whatever it takes to help students succeed.
  ...care enough to demonstrate a sustained interest in children’s lives and pursuits beyond the classroom environment.
  ...give parents the information and tools they need to support their children's learning.
  ...provide stimulation, culturally relevant instruction.
  ...carefully track student performance and adjust instruction to meet the varied needs of each child.
  ...be generous and open with your ideas and eager to hear the ideas of others.
  ...be committed to lifelong learning and collegial collaboration.
  
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Applegate , Student Support Director
• 50 Richland St.
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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