Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Goodnow Elementary School

Goodnow; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodnow Elementary School in Marlborough, MA, seeks a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position runs Oct 13, 2026 through Jan 11, 2027, with duties supporting students with disabilities in inclusion, small group, and one-to-one settings under the direction of teachers and special education staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Pass the Para-Pro test or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and supervision of students in inclusion, small group, or individual settings with direction from teachers.
• Support students with special needs following IEPs/504 Plans.
• Assist with testing and data collection for individual students.

Skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para-Pro test / 48 undergrad credits

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese)

Job description

Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Goodnow Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position

Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Goodnow Elementary School

School Year:

2026-2027

Anticipated Dates:

October 13, 2026 - January 11, 2027

Salary:

$110.00 per day

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under Principal and/or his/her designee and is directed by designated special education staff to support students in special education and Director of Student Services for overall functions

Statement of Duties:

• 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 the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Pass the Para-Pro test or successfully completing 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.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $110 to $110 Per Day

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Collins , Principal
• Goodnow
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.