Paraeducator - Early Childhood Center

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator supports instruction and supervision of students at the Early Childhood Center, assisting them academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or sub-separate settings under the direction of classroom or special education teachers, service providers, or administrators. The role supports students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs and 504 Plans and may assist with standardized and non-standardized testing, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments. The position includes collecting and reporting student progress and concern data, escorting and supervising students around school facilities, and collaborating with general education, special education, English learner, subject-area teachers, and related-service staff. Paraeducators help maintain a positive learning environment, promote student independence, and assist with daily needs such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering. Some learners may need to be lifted or carried. The role may involve crisis management and assisting trained school personnel with approved physical restraint procedures when students may harm themselves or others. Training and certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques are required. The employee must safeguard confidential information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA and perform other duties assigned by school leadership and district policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work as a respectful, constructive, and collaborative member of a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance from staff and/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 EL Paraeducators.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, passing Para-Pro test, or completion of 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 sub-separate settings.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally under the direction of teachers, service providers, or administrators.
Follow provisions in students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Assist students with standardized and non-standardized tests, curriculum-based measures, and other assessments.
Provide physical management and crisis support, including following approved restraint procedures when required for student safety.
Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
Collect individual student data and report concerns and 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 eating, mobility, communication, dressing, toileting, and diapering.
Lift and carry learners who need support and promote independence for students with disabilities.
Safeguard confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Perform other general duties as assigned by teachers, principals, supervisors, directors, or the Superintendent or designee.