Special Education Paraprofessional — Long-Term Substitute

Memorial Elementary School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Elementary School in Natick, MA seeks a Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education – Group 2. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs, assisting teachers, and reinforcing lessons in both special and general education settings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, familiarity with Google Suite/PowerSchool preferred, and demonstrate collaboration, organization, and culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Bilingual skills especially in Spanish and Portuguese
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Works in special education or general education settings, including reviewing and reinforcing lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
• Assists the teacher in responding to the special needs of individual students.
• Accompanies students for transitions as necessary including lifting where appropriate.
• Administers or assists in the administration of alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments.
• May correct the day-to-day work of students but shall not be responsible for grading or reporting to parents.
• Assist the supervising teacher in addressing student needs.
• Carries out teacher-planned learning exercises, including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and support of related therapies.
• Implements safety plans such as evacuation drills with students in specialized programs or 1:1
• Collect and record accurate data on student academics, behaviors or other goal areas and progress.
• Support students in developing communication, social, and academic skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain consistent behavior supports.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish & Portuguese

Flexible & collaborative

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Organized & meet deadlines

Passion for students, families & staff

Demonstrated aptitude for work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Job description

Memorial Elementary School in Natick, MA seeks a Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education – Group 2. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs, assisting teachers, and reinforcing lessons in both special and general education settings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, familiarity with Google Suite/PowerSchool preferred, and demonstrate collaboration, organization, and culturally responsive practices.