Long Term Substitute Building-Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional (FY27 SY) (3362)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Natick Public Schools is seeking a building-based substitute teacher/paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year at Lilja Elementary. The substitute reports to the school each day to cover teacher and paraprofessional absences and perform other supervisory duties as needed. The role involves implementing the absent teacher’s lesson plans, maintaining classroom procedures, recording attendance and incidents, communicating with students, families, and staff, and ensuring student safety. Salary and benefits are provided according to the Non-Rep salary schedule established by the Natick School Committee; the position is benefits eligible. The district describes itself as an innovative, supportive, high-performing community serving approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. It emphasizes high standards, a safe and respectful learning environment, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and a strengths-based approach to supporting the whole child.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
Understanding of child development.
Commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
Flexibility and ability to collaborate.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
Organization and ability to meet ongoing, time-sensitive work deadlines.
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles.
Successful completion of CORI and SORI checks and fingerprinting.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; physical demands include moving around school locations, remaining stationary for periods, operating office and school equipment, communicating and collaborating, observing details, multitasking, potentially supporting life-skills activities, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in a structured environment.
Experience with Google Suite, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Classroom; training may be provided to the right candidate.
Experience with PowerSchool; training may be provided to the right candidate.
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable.
Other qualifications the Superintendent finds appropriate and consistent with state certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Cover teacher and paraprofessional absences and perform other supervisory duties as needed.
Implement lesson plans and instructions provided by the absent teacher, or consult with the principal if no lesson plan is provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom and follow classroom and school procedures.
Leave notes or complete a report for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day.
Communicate collegially and positively with parents, students, and administrators.
Maintain records of attendance, accidents, and incidents.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ensure student safety at all times.
Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
Perform other related duties as assigned.