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

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator, EL Bilingual supports teaching and works directly with students in regular classes and English Language Development classes under the direction and supervision of classroom or EL teachers. The role provides academic, social, and behavioral assistance in inclusion, small-group, individual, or separate settings, following direction from teachers, service providers, or administrators. The paraeducator supports students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs or 504 Plans and may assist with assessments, student data collection, supervision, and daily living tasks. The position may involve physical management, crisis response, and assisting with restraint procedures when a student is at risk of harming themselves or others; training is provided, and the employee must attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques. The paraeducator collaborates with school staff, promotes student independence, safeguards confidential information, and performs other duties as directed by school leadership. The position is at Marlborough High School for the 2026–2027 work year, pays $24.40 per hour, and is effective as soon as possible. The role works under the Principal and/or designee and the English Learner Director and/or designee.

Requirements

At least an associate degree, passing the Para-Pro test, or completion of 48 undergraduate credits at an accredited college or university.
Bilingual ability in Portuguese, Spanish, and/or Creole.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as a member of a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with staff assistance 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching and work directly with students in classes and English Language Development classes under teacher direction and supervision.
Support students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small-group, individual, or separate settings.
Follow the provisions specified 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 necessary to protect students and others.
Attend required 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 respond to students’ individual needs.
Assist students with daily tasks such as 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 directed by teachers, principals, supervisors or directors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.