Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Paraeducator supports students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings under the direction of classroom teachers, special education staff, service providers, or administrators. The role supports students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs or 504 Plans and helps establish a positive learning environment that responds to individual student needs and promotes independence for students with disabilities. The paraeducator may assist with assessments, collect and report student progress information, escort and supervise students around school facilities, and help students with daily tasks such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing, and toileting, including diapering. The role may also involve physical management or assisting with restraint procedures when needed to protect students or others; training is provided, and certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques must be maintained. The position works under the Principal and/or designee, receives direction from designated special education staff, and reports to the Executive Director of Special Education for overall functions. This is a long-term substitute position at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year, anticipated to begin as soon as possible and end January 15, 2027. Compensation is $120 per day.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree, passing 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, demonstrating constructive behaviors.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from other 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 in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting preferred.
Other qualifications the Superintendent of Schools finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the 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 in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Provide physical management or assist with approved restraint procedures when needed to protect students or 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, and toileting, including diapering.
Lift and carry learners who require 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 or directors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.