Substitute Paraeducators - Daily & On Call

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking substitute paraeducators for daily and on-call assignments during the 2026–2027 school year. Positions are available at various grade levels from PreK through Grade 12, including the post-graduate level; applicants should indicate their grade-level interest in their cover letter. The paraeducator works under a principal or designee, receives direction from designated special education staff when supporting students in special education, and works with the Director of Student Services on overall functions. Compensation is $110 per day. The role supports students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings, under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators. Paraeducators follow students’ IEPs and 504 Plans, assist with assessments, collect and report student progress information, and help establish a positive learning environment that promotes student independence. Duties may include helping students with eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering; escorting and supervising students around school; and, when needed, assisting with crisis response and approved restraint procedures. Training in de-escalation and physical management is provided, and certification must be maintained. The position requires collaboration with special education, general education, English learner, and subject-area teachers and related service staff. Paraeducators must safeguard confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA and perform other duties assigned by school staff and administrators. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from other staff or student-transfer apparatus.
Physical agility for frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and lifting, and occasional running.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is required for English learner paraeducator positions.

Nice To Haves

Pass the Para-Pro test or successfully complete 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency.
Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction and supervision of students in inclusion, small-group, individual, or substantially separate settings, as directed by teachers, service providers, or administrators.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally and follow provisions in their IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
When needed, assist with crisis management and approved restraint procedures 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 to and from school facilities and other areas.
Collaborate with special education, general education, English learner, and subject-area teachers and related service staff.
Help establish a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
Assist students with daily tasks, including eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering.
Promote independence for students with disabilities.
Safeguard confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, the Superintendent of Schools or designee, and School Committee policies.