Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Paraeducator supports instruction and supervision of students at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School during the 2026–2027 school year. The paraeducator assists students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings, following direction from classroom teachers, special education teachers, service providers, or administrators. The role supports students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs and 504 Plans and assists with tests and other assessments. The position may include crisis management and physical support, including assisting with approved restraint procedures to protect students and others. The paraeducator attends training and maintains certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. The role also includes collecting and reporting student data, escorting and supervising students around school facilities, collaborating with educators and related-service staff, and helping establish a positive learning environment that meets individual student needs. The paraeducator assists students with daily activities such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing, and toileting, including diapering, and may lift or carry learners who need support. The role promotes student independence and requires safeguarding confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. Other general duties may be assigned by teachers, school leaders, supervisors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies. The position works under the Principal or designee, receives direction from designated special education staff, and reports to the Director of Student Services for overall functions. Salary is $110 per day. Anticipated employment is as soon as possible through a date to be determined.

Requirements

At least an associate degree, a passing 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 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 Spanish and/or Portuguese skills are preferred; these skills are required for English learner paraeducators.
Prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction and supervision of students in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators.
Follow provisions specified in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Assist with crisis management and approved restraint procedures when needed 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 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, administrators, supervisors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.