Paraeducator - Early Childhood Center

Para educator - Early Childhood Center

Opening in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

School Year: 2026-27

Salary: $24.40 Per Hour

Position Type: Full‑Time

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

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting them academically, socially, and behaviorally in inclusion, small group, individual, or sub‑separate settings under direction from classroom teacher or special education staff.
• 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 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 students 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.
• 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, toileting, including diapering.
• Lift and carry certain learners who need support.
• Promote independence for students with disabilities.
• Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Perform other general duties as indicated by the teacher, principal, supervisors/directors, directives of the Superintendent of Schools, or policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Associate's Degree, passing the Para‑Pro test, or completion of 48 undergraduate credits from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese); bilingual required for EL Paras.
• Prior experience with children in a school or similar setting is preferred.
• Must be a team player, demonstrating constructive and collaborative behaviors.
• Able to lift twenty‑five (25) pounds occasionally and transfer heavier amounts with assistance.
• Good physical agility, requiring frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, lifting, and occasional running.
• Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent of Schools.

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.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jillian Regan, Director
• Early Childhood Center
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• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).