Substitute Paraeducators - Daily & On Call

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

Paraeducator substitutes work under a principal or designee, receive direction from designated special education staff when supporting students in special education, and work with the Director of Student Services on overall functions. Positions are available across various grade levels, from PreK through Grade 12, including post-graduate level; applicants should indicate their grade-level interest in their cover letter. The school year is 2026–2027, and compensation is $110 per day. The role supports students’ academic, social, and behavioral needs in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators. Paraeducators follow applicable IEP and 504 Plan provisions, help administer assessments, collect and report student data, and support students’ independence and participation in school activities. Duties may include assisting with daily living tasks, mobility, communication, toileting and diapering, and responding to safety situations using approved procedures. The position also involves collaboration with school staff, maintaining confidentiality, and carrying out other duties as assigned by school leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a team, demonstrating constructive behaviors.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from staff and/or student transfer apparatus.
Physical agility to bend, sit, stand, kneel, and lift frequently, and run occasionally.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings.
For English learner paraeducator positions, Spanish and/or Portuguese bilingual ability is required.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university; preferred qualification.
Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Portuguese; preferred for positions other than English learner paraeducator roles.
Prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction and supervision of students in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally and respond to their individual needs.
Follow provisions specified in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Support crisis management and, when necessary, assist with restraint procedures approved by the school or district to protect students and others.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect individual student data and report concerns or progress information.
Escort and supervise students between school facilities and areas.
Collaborate with special education, general education, English learner, and subject-area teachers and related service staff.
Help establish a positive learning environment and promote independence for students with disabilities.
Assist students with daily tasks, including eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering.
Lift and carry learners who need support, using assistance or transfer apparatus when needed.
Safeguard confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.