SPED Paraprofessional: Inclusive Classroom Support

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

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.