Special Education Paraeducator - Long-Term Substitute

Richer Elementary School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Richer Elementary School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include supporting students with IEPs/504 plans, assisting in various instructional settings, and following de-escalation/physical management procedures.

Position starts immediately, with anticipated dates through October 23, 2026. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Para-Pro/credits, and bilingual ability preferred for EL Paras.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting preferred.
• 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 with 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 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 Marlborough School Committee policies.

Skills

Team player

Lift 25 pounds

Adaptive in indoor/outdoor settings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para-Pro test or 48 credits

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Job description

Richer Elementary School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include supporting students with IEPs/504 plans, assisting in various instructional settings, and following de-escalation/physical management procedures.

Position starts immediately, with anticipated dates through October 23, 2026. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Para-Pro/credits, and bilingual ability preferred for EL Paras.