Paraeducator - EL Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese and/or Creole) - Marlborough High School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in the teaching process and working directly with children in classes and English Language Development (ELD) classes under the direction and supervision of a classroom teacher or EL Teacher. The Paraeducator will support students academically, socially, and behaviorally in various settings, including inclusion, small group, individual, or sub-separate settings. They will also assist with standardized and non-standardized tests, provide physical management support including crisis management and restraint procedures (training provided), collect data, escort students, and promote independence for students with disabilities. Confidentiality regarding student information is essential, adhering to FERPA and HIPPA regulations. The role also includes general duties as assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, or the Superintendent.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual - Portuguese, Spanish and/or Creole required.
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

Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assists in the teaching process and works directly with children in classes and English Language Development classes.
Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally.
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.
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.
Lifts and carries certain learners who need support.
Promote independence for students with disabilities.
Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with FERPA and HIPPA.
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.