Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid sick days

3 paid personal days per school year

Medical Insurance – WPS pays 75% of BC

Dental Insurance – Employee paid

Vision Insurance – Employee paid

Life Insurance – Employee paid

Disability Insurance – Employee paid

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs across settings, aligned with IEPs and ABA/therapy programs.

The role involves academic, emotional, and behavioral support, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, BCBA, and related staff. Strong communication and dependability are essential for successful inclusion and student progress.

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.
• 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.

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

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Reliability and organization

Willingness to support students in ADL

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Safety Care certification

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5851206
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Woburn Public Schools

Special Education 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 $37.1
• 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 up close and at a distance, use peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

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

• 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]

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