Paraprofessional; Early Childhood Program

Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Program)

Woburn Public Schools Early Childhood Program (Reeves) - Woburn, Massachusetts

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Posted:
Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
Sep 8, 2026

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

Work Days: 180.5 per school year

Work Hours: Elementary Schools: 8:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Benefits Package:

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

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

• 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.
• 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.

The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands, speak, hear, reach overhead or forward, sit, squat, stoop, or kneel, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include seeing up close and at a distance, using peripheral vision, perceiving depth, and adjusting focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Woburn Public Schools is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School or Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Tony Wyman, Director of Human Resources
• Administrative Office
• Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
• Email:

Full‑Time