Special Education Instructional Assistant

2026-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School, Worcester, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5936281

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking a patient, skilled, and student-centered Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities across grades K–7. Depending on student need, this role may involve working as a dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional, providing push-in support in general education classrooms, or supporting instruction in our self-contained special education setting — always under the direction and supervision of our special education teacher.

We are looking for someone who brings genuine commitment to inclusive education, the ability to build trusting relationships with students who have complex needs, and the flexibility to show up differently every day based on what students require.

Candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our Worcester community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K–8 community. We launched as a K–4 school and have added a grade every year since — this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands‑on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high‑quality work.

We partner with organizations like the Eco Tarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater, anchoring our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real.

Our faculty and staff — our “Adult Crew” — show up for students and each other every day. As a Special Education Instructional Assistant, you will be an essential part of how we ensure every student at WCA has genuine access to a rich, ambitious education.

The specific configuration of this role will be determined based on student need and may include one or more of the following settings: 1:1 paraprofessional support, push-in services in general education classrooms, and/or support in the self‑contained special education classroom. All work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the special education teacher.

• Provide individualized support to students with IEPs across academic, behavioral, social‑emotional, and daily living skill areas, as directed by the special education teacher
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and IEP goal‑aligned strategies consistently and with fidelity
• Support students’ access to Learning Expeditions and grade‑level content, helping them participate meaningfully in WCA’s project‑based curriculum
• Assist students in developing independence, self‑advocacy, and self‑regulation skills — with the goal of reducing reliance on adult support over time
• Provide 1:1 support to an assigned student as needed, following their individual behavior support plan and IEP goals with consistency and care

• Support students with IEPs in general education classrooms, working alongside classroom teachers to ensure meaningful inclusion
• Implement push-in support strategies as directed by the special education teacher, including scaffolding, prompting, and data collection
• Help create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment where students with disabilities are full participants in the learning community
• Communicate observations about student performance and…