Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Program)

Woburn Public Schools • Woburn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional for its Early Childhood Program to support students with diverse learning needs and collaborate with educators to help ensure access to high-quality instruction and services. Paraprofessionals support students with disabilities in general education classrooms and small-group environments, including students with moderate to severe disabilities, and implement programs aligned with students’ IEPs. The work may include supporting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mental health needs, therapeutic and academic instruction, and discrete trial training across specialized programs.

Terms of employment are outlined in the agreement between The Woburn Teachers’ Association and The Woburn School Committee. The hourly rate is $25.78–$37.11. The school year consists of 180.5 work days. Elementary school hours are 8:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• Safety Care certification, or ability to become certified.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to remain calm and de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Calm and neutral demeanor.
• Reliable, well-organized, and able to exercise sound judgment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to support students with academic tasks, social skills development, and activities of daily living as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred, or willingness to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students across all environments.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and with activities of daily living in the school setting.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, a BCBA, and related service providers.
• Collect data on student learning and behavior goals as needed.
• Facilitate inclusion in general education classrooms.
• Apply knowledge of special education and classroom procedures, including preparing and maintaining records as requested by the classroom teacher or special education team.
• Participate in consultation with special education teachers and related service providers.
• Communicate on behalf of students with the program, special education team, and building staff on an ongoing basis.
• Assist special education teachers with other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 13 paid sick days.
• 3 paid personal days per school year.
• Medical insurance available, with Woburn Public Schools paying 75% of the cost of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance available; employee paid.
• Vision insurance available; employee paid.
• Life insurance available; employee paid.
• Disability insurance available; employee paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED