Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Kane Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term substitute paraeducator position at Kane Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, anticipated to be from October 28, 2026, to January 27, 2027. The paraeducator will work under the direction of the Principal and/or their designee, and designated special education staff to support students in special education. Overall functions are overseen by the Director of Student Services.

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 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

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 restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others, following school/district approved procedures (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.
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 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.