Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Kane Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator position at Kane Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, anticipated to run from March 30, 2026, to June 22, 2026. The role involves assisting in the instruction and supervision of students, providing academic, social, and behavioral support in various settings. The paraeducator will follow IEPs/504 Plans, assist with testing, and may be involved in physical management and crisis intervention (training provided). Responsibilities include data collection, escorting students, collaborating with staff, promoting independence, and maintaining confidentiality under FERPA and HIPPA. The position also includes general duties as assigned by supervisors and adherence to school/district policies.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Pass the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 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.
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 the following: 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

Pass the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese).
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 restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others, following school/district approved procedures.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information.
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.