Paraprofessional Educator - Kindergarten - Group

Paraprofessional Educator - Kindergarten - Group 1 (3164)

Job Details

• Job : 5720326
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Title

Paraprofessional Educator - Kindergarten - Group 1

Location

Lilja Elementary, Natick, Massachusetts

Reports To

Special Education Administrator/Principal

Work days/FTE

182 days / 1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Support students in a kindergarten setting by working with classroom teachers to implement curriculum, behavior support, and individualized instruction.

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Professional Certification: None required
• Specialized Knowledge: Thorough understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles as they relate to student and staff engagement.

• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred; training will be provided.

• Demonstrated aptitude for the duties performed in a paraprofessional role
• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and collaboration in a fast‑paced environment
• Multitasking and meeting time‑sensitive deadlines
• Organization and meeting ongoing priorities

Alternative degrees/experience may substitute for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent.

• Phone, intercom, personal computer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, fax machine, and related software applications.

The following duties are required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additional duties may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

• Work with students individually and in small groups to review and reinforce lessons.
• Assist teachers in addressing the special needs of individual students.
• Accompany students during transitions as needed.
• Administer or assist with alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments.
• Correct day‑to‑day student work while not responsible for grading or reporting to parents.
• Carry out teacher‑planned learning exercises, including core curriculum instruction and support of speech, language, occupational, physical therapies, and mobility training.
• Participate in staff development and consultation with special education staff.
• Implement individual behavior support plans.
• Establish effective working relationships with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration.
• Perform classroom tasks as directed by supervising teacher, principal, or staff coordinator.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Collect and record accurate data on student academics, behavior, and progress toward goals.
• Support students in developing communication, social, and academic skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain consistent behavior supports.
• Engage in district‑provided safety and care training as identified by administration.
• Assist with life‑skills development, such as eating, cleaning, and toileting, when required.
• Participate in the removal of systemic barriers to equitable access for students, families, and staff.

• Move about the classroom, school, office, and off‑site locations.
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other school/office machinery.
• Read materials from a monitor or printed matter with or without visual aids.
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively in person, via video conference, telephone, and writing.
• Observe details at close range.
• Ensure the safety of students in the school setting.
• Multitask and meet demands from multiple people.
• Work in a moderate to loud noise environment.
• Lift up to and including 25 lbs.
• Multitask and meet demands from multiple people where needed.

None.

• 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 background checks (C.O.R.I., 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, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 11/15/25

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13
  
  E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
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• Email: jhemenway