Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator at Whitcomb Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The anticipated dates of employment are from October 19, 2026, to January 15, 2027. The paraeducator will work under the direction of the Principal and/or their designee, and will be directed by designated special education staff to support students in special education programs. The role involves assisting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in various settings, including inclusion, small group, individual, or sub-separate environments. The paraeducator will follow provisions in students' IEPs/504 Plans, assist with testing, and may be involved in physical management and crisis intervention following school-approved procedures. Training will be provided for de-escalation and physical management techniques. The role also includes data collection, escorting students, collaborating with staff, promoting independence, and safeguarding confidential information.

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 the following: 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)
Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in the inclusion, small group, individual, or sub separate setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, service provider or administrator.
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 (training provided).
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).
Responsible for 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.