Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Early Childhood Center

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the instruction and supervision of students within an Early Childhood Center. The paraeducator will support students academically, socially, and behaviorally in various settings, including inclusion, small group, individual, or sub-separate environments, under the direction of a classroom teacher, special education teacher, service provider, or administrator. Key responsibilities include supporting students with special needs by adhering to their IEPs/504 Plans, assisting with testing and assessments, and providing physical management and crisis intervention as needed (training will be provided). The position also requires data collection, escorting and supervising students, collaborating with educational staff, fostering a positive learning environment, assisting with daily living tasks (eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, diapering), and promoting independence for students with disabilities. Confidentiality regarding student information is essential, adhering to FERPA and HIPPA regulations. The paraeducator will also perform other general duties as assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, or the Superintendent.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Must be a Team Player as a respectful part of a team in demonstrating constructive, collaborative behaviors.
Able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from other staff and/or student transfer apparatus.
Good physical agility which requires frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling and lifting and occasional running.
Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese) and bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) required for EL Paras.
Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting them academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small group, individual, or sub-separate settings.
Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
Assist students with test taking in administering standardized and non-standardized tests/curriculum based measures and other assessments.
Provide support that may include physical management such as crisis management or taking action or assisting educators, school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures to ensure safety.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information on students.
Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas.
Work collaboratively with special education, general education, English learner or subject area education teachers and related service staff.
Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing and toileting, including diapering.
Lift and carry certain learners who need support.
Promote independence for students with disabilities.
Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with FERPA and HIPPA.
Perform other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.