Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1 (3361)

Lilja Elementary School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Natick Public Schools Lilja Elementary School in Natick, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator for the Multilingual Education Program (Group 1). The role focuses on supporting English learners through individualized and small-group work, under the guidance of the collaborating teacher and ELE department.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred) and be comfortable using Google Suite and PowerSchool.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Specialized knowledge: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Experience with English language learners preferred; Google Suite and PowerSchool experience a plus, but training available.

Responsibilities

• Support English learners by working with individual students and small groups.
• Implement teacher-provided instruction and materials.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and ELE team to address student needs and equity.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Multitasking

Organized

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Job description

Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1 (3361)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977826
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Natick Public Schools Seek:

Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1

Start Date:ASAP

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1

Location

Districtwide/Lilja Elementary

Reports To

Reports directly to the building principal and ELL Department Head and collaborates with classroom teachers.

Work days/FTE

183 days/1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL:

To support English learners by working with individual students and small groups to implement material prepared by the collaborating teacher.

Paraprofessional Educators implement teacher provided instruction, and therefore are not responsible for the planning of the educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:High school graduate minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Professional Certification: Not required

Specialized Knowledge:

• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to students

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience and interest in working with students.
• Experience working with English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
• Ability to effectively work with students, school staff and administration
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, printers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Works with school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit students' equitable access to opportunity.

• Supports students in developing English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Supports students in English Language Education classes and general education classes, including but not limited to math and science.
• Works with students individually and in small groups, or assists collaborating teacher in addressing student and building needs.
• Implements strategies to promote students' independence, effort, and participation, including, but not limited to, monitoring note-taking, prompting students for on-task behavior, and redirection of students.
• Establishes a professional and effective work relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration by serving as a member of the ELE team and the building community.
• Adheres to daily schedule, and is consistently present, punctual, and prepared to work.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and maintains a high level of confidentiality in regard to information about students.
• Performs other such duties as assigned by the building principal, collaborating teacher, or ELL Department Head
• Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff

Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off‑site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range;
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting;
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs;
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Classroom Teacher > Bilingual Education

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13 E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: 508‑647‑6502
• Email: [e-mail]