Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Kane Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term substitute paraeducator position at Kane Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year, anticipated to begin as soon as possible and end on June 22, 2026. The paraeducator will work under the direction of the Principal and/or their designee, and special education staff to support students in special education settings. The role involves assisting in instruction, supervision, and providing academic, social, and behavioral support to students in various settings, including inclusion, small group, individual, and sub-separate environments. The position also requires supporting students with special needs by following their IEPs/504 Plans, assisting with testing, and providing physical management support including crisis intervention and restraint procedures (training provided). Data collection, reporting student progress, escorting students, and promoting independence are key aspects of the role. Confidentiality regarding student information (FERPA/HIPAA) is essential. The paraeducator will also be responsible for other general duties as assigned by school administration and in accordance with district policies.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Pass the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese) and bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) required for EL Paras.
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

Successfully completing 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
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.
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.
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 FERPA and HIPPA.
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.