Paraeducator; Special Education Subseparate - View Discovery School Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Para educator (Special Education Subseparate) - City View Discovery School 2026-2027

Para educator (Special Education Subseparate) – City View Discovery School 2026‑2027

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Providing assistance to classroom teachers and other certified personnel to support instruction for all students, including those with emotional regulation challenges, mild to moderate to severe special needs, and general education students, and facilitating educational access for students with disabilities using sound judgment and in accordance with Worcester Public Schools rules and regulations. The role requires patience, perseverance, creativity, and a commitment to preparing all students for successful lives.

This position may involve working with student populations in the following areas:
Autism (AU);
Creative Opportunities for Adolescents of Secondary Tier (COAST);
Language Achievement and Beyond (LAB);
Specialized Approaches to Individual Learning (SAIL);
Structured Therapeutic Education Program (STEP);
Transitional Life Skills.

Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting, and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups in all content areas and other activities as defined in the student’s IEP or 504 plan.

Assist in preparation, inventory, and maintenance of instructional materials, learning aids, and equipment.

Supervise breakfast and/or lunch periods, assemblies, and clean up work areas.

Assist the classroom teacher with clerical work, including recording daily attendance, cataloging, and filing instructional materials.

Contribute to weekly, monthly, and long‑range planning with the classroom teacher for instructional activities such as special days, field trips, and school‑wide events.

Assist the classroom teacher during the work day in maintaining open communication, all verbal and written communication being under the supervision of the teacher and/or administrator.

Maintain student confidentiality and provide a harassment‑free, discrimination‑free educational environment.

Supervise and support students in structured and unstructured activities across environments throughout the day.

Create a warm and open atmosphere that encourages all students to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

Serve as a guide for information and assist substitute teachers in the teacher’s absence.

Implement district and school‑wide rules, policies, procedures, and individual student behavior plans.

Perform duties associated with specialty areas, including special projects and grant programs that require specialized training.

Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, bus) as directed by the Building Principal, distributed equitably.

Participate in non‑violent crisis intervention training within the first year of employment.

Collect data in accordance with student learning goals and objectives.

Implement behavior intervention plans and behavior management to reduce problem behavior.

Support students’ physical and personal care needs, such as lavatory routines, toileting, diapering, feeding, and lifting.

Participate in Professional Development specific to assessment administration and accommodations.

Adhere to the district’s equal educational opportunity and non‑discrimination policy.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

48 undergraduate college credits, or
Meeting or exceeding the State‑determined passing score of 464 on the Paraprofessional (Para Pro) Assessment or the Work Keys Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non‑violent crisis intervention training.
Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, an African Language, and/or American Sign Language.

Work Year: 180 school days, 3 days of professional development, and 6 additional hours of staff meetings per year.

Work Day: 6 hours plus a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

Salary: Determined by the Educational Association of Worcester Para educator Bargaining Unit salary schedule; secondary school assignment adds a contractual 18‑minute stipend (5% of the established salary).

Stipend: Contractual Subseparate Stipend of $1,000, prorated and paid at the end of each school year.

Position Type: Full‑time
Salary Range: $35,280 to $42,416 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or related condition, veteran status or homelessness. We provide equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

Erin Derr, Principal
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Phone: 508‑799‑3671
Fax: 508‑799‑3521
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