Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Richer Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator at Richer Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year, anticipated ASAP through November 20, 2026. The position pays $110.00 per day. The paraeducator works under the Principal and/or designee, receives direction from designated special education staff when supporting students in special education, and works with the Director of Student Services on overall functions. The role supports students’ academic, social, and behavioral needs in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings, following the direction of classroom teachers, special education teachers, service providers, or administrators. The paraeducator assists students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs or 504 Plans and helps establish a positive learning environment that promotes student independence. The position may involve supporting daily living tasks, including eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering; lifting or carrying learners who need support; and assisting with crisis management under approved procedures. Training is provided for restraint procedures, and the paraeducator must attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. The role also requires safeguarding confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. Other general duties may be assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, the Superintendent or designee, and school committee policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Able to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with help from other staff and/or student transfer apparatus.
Physical agility for frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and lifting, and occasional running.
Able to work in indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese skills; required for English Learner paraeducators.
Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
Other qualifications the Superintendent of Schools finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction and supervision of students in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators.
Follow provisions in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Follow approved restraint procedures and assist with crisis management when needed to protect students and others.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect 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, as well as related service staff.
Help establish a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
Assist students with daily tasks such as 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 directed by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, the Superintendent or designee, and school committee policies.