Early Childhood Paraeducator - Inclusive Support

Early Childhood Center; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools Early Childhood Center in Marlborough, MA is hiring a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting students with special needs under supervision of teachers and administrators, following IEP/504 plans, and assisting with tests and day-to-day activities.

Qualifications include a diploma or GED, preferred associate degree or 48 credits, bilingual skills (Spanish/Portuguese) for EL Paras, and prior school experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• An Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese) and bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) required for EL Paras.
• Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.
• 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.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in the inclusion, small group, individual, or sub separate setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, service provider or administrator.
• 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 by following school/district approved restraint procedures to ensure safety of student and others (training provided).
• 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.

Skills

Spanish

Portuguese

Experience with children

Team player

Lifting ability

Physical agility

Diversity collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree / 48 credits / Para-Pro

Job description

Marlborough Public Schools Early Childhood Center in Marlborough, MA is hiring a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting students with special needs under supervision of teachers and administrators, following IEP/504 plans, and assisting with tests and day-to-day activities.

Qualifications include a diploma or GED, preferred associate degree or 48 credits, bilingual skills (Spanish/Portuguese) for EL Paras, and prior school experience is a plus.