Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in the instruction and supervision of students at Whitcomb Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The paraeducator will support students academically, socially, and behaviorally in various settings, including inclusion, small group, individual, or sub-separate environments, under the direction of classroom teachers and special education staff. The role requires adherence to IEPs/504 Plans, assistance with testing, and potentially physical management of students (training provided). Data collection, student supervision, and collaboration with educational staff are key components. The position also involves assisting students with daily living tasks and promoting independence. Confidentiality regarding student information is essential, in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
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 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

Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese) and bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) required for EL Paras.
Prefer 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 taking action or assisting educators, school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures to ensure safety of student and others.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information on students.
Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas.
Take initiative to 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 the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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.