Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA. The starting date is immediate for the 2026-2027 school year; salary is $110 per day, with duties assigned by the principal and special education staff.

Responsibilities include assisting in instruction and supervision, supporting students with IEPs/504 plans, and contributing to a safe, inclusive environment. Prior school experience and bilingual skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual skills preferred; EL Paras require Spanish/Portuguese.
• 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 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 may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small group, individual, or self-contained settings with direction from the teacher and/or special education staff.
• Support students with special needs by following provisions in IEPs/504 Plans.
• Assist students with test taking in administering tests and other assessments.
• Provide support that may include physical management and restraint procedures to ensure safety (training provided).
• Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
• Collect data for individual students and report concerns and progress information.
• Escort and supervise students to and from school facilities.
• Collaborate with special education, general education, ESL, or subject-area staff.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs.
• Assist with daily tasks such as eating, mobility, communication, dressing and toileting.

Skills

Team player

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese

Education

Associate degree

Para-Pro test

48 undergraduate credits

Job description

Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - Whitcomb Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School

School Year: 2026 - 2027

Salary: $110.00 per day

Ancipated Dates of Employment: As soon as possible- TBD

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 (HIPAA).


• 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 an Associate's Degree, pass the Para-Pro test or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university.


• 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.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110 to $110 Per Day

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide


• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA


• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment


• Special Education > Autism


• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled


• Special Education > General Special Education


• Special Education > Gifted & Talented


• Special Education > Learning Disabled


• Special Education > Mentally Disabled


• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities


• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities


• Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities


• Special Education > Special Education Assistant


• Substitute > Substitute


• Substitute > Substitute: Instructional


• Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Sobaleski , Principal


• Whitcomb Middle School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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