Building Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional (3256)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Building-Based Substitute for the Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School for the School Year 2026-2027. Natick Public Schools educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district is committed to providing high-quality services for diverse students and their families. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to student achievement in a safe, trusting, and respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued. The district serves families speaking almost 60 different languages, with a student population that is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a high graduation rate and a high percentage of students attending post-secondary schools, the district is proud of its commitment to educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. The district welcomes educators who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child using a strengths-based approach. The mission is to support diversity, promote and deliver equitable practices for all staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections for inclusion and thriving.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative.
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.
Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews
Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children in a structured environment
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Report to their school each day and cover teacher and para absences.
Perform other supervisory duties as needed.
Implement lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with the principal if a lesson plan is not provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
Leave notes or complete a report for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day.
Communicate in a collegial and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators.
Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ensure the safety of students at all times.
Supervise students inside and outside of the classroom.
Perform any other relative duties as assigned.