Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Marlborough High School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for Marlborough High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is anticipated to begin as soon as possible and continue through January 29, 2027, at a salary of $120 per day. The paraeducator works under the Principal and/or designee, is directed by designated special education staff in supporting students, and works with the Executive Director of Special Education on overall functions. The position supports students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings, under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators. Support includes following students’ IEPs and 504 Plans; assisting with assessments; collecting and reporting student data; supervising and escorting students; helping with daily tasks and mobility; and promoting student independence. The role may involve crisis response and physical management, including restraint in accordance with approved procedures, and requires training and certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. The paraeducator collaborates with education and related-service staff, helps establish a positive learning environment, and safeguards confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. Other duties may be assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies. The position requires working indoors and outdoors and assisting students with needs that may include eating, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering.

Requirements

At least an Associate’s Degree, a passing score on the Para-Pro test, or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from staff and/or student-transfer apparatus.
Physical agility for frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and lifting, and occasional running.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with the instruction and supervision of students, supporting them academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings.
Follow provisions specified in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Support crisis management and physical management when needed, following school- and district-approved restraint procedures to protect students and others.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect individual student data and report concerns or progress information.
Escort and supervise students to and from school facilities and other areas.
Collaborate with special education, general education, English learner, and subject-area teachers and related-service staff.
Help establish a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
Assist students with daily tasks, including eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering.
Lift and carry learners who need support and promote independence for students with disabilities.
Safeguard confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Perform other general duties as assigned by teachers, administrators, supervisors, directors, or the Superintendent or designee, and in accordance with School Committee policies.