Paraprofessional Educator​/Special Education - Group

Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2 (3231)

Bennet-Hemenway Elementary School, Natick, Massachusetts

Job : 5789733

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Title: Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2

Location: Bennet-Hemenway Elementary School

Reports to: Special Education Administrator/Principal

Work days/FTE: 182 days/1.0 FTE

Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick

Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Work with students individually and in small groups
• Work in special education or general education settings, including reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction
• Assist the teacher in responding to the special needs of individual students
• Accompany students for transitions as necessary, including lifting where appropriate
• Administer or assist in the administration of alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments
• Corrrect the day‑to‑day work of students but shall not be responsible for grading or reporting to parents
• Assists the supervising teacher in addressing student needs
• Carry out teacher‑planned learning exercises, including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and support of related therapies (speech and language, occupational and physical therapy, mobility training)
• Perform classroom and other appropriate tasks designated by the supervising teacher/principal
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
• Participate in staff development programs as assigned
• Participate as an active member of the Special Needs or Supportive Services Teams, as necessary
• Establish an effective working relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration
• Participate in consultation with special education staff
• Assist PK through 22 year old students in transfer activities and mobilization activities and/or non‑medical hygiene assistance (e.g., changing diapers or managing personal hygiene)
• Ensure another adult is present for all diaper changes/toileting whenever possible
• Provide service/specialized instruction in a specialized program or a 1:1 environment
• Engage in and maintain district‑provided safety care training, as identified by administration
• Implement safety plans such as evacuation drills with students in specialized programs or 1:1
• Implement individual behavior support plans as written
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal, supervising teacher, Special Education Coordinator, or Director for Student Services
• Work with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity

Education: High School diploma or GED

Professional Certification: None specified

Specialized Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred; will train the right candidate

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Organization and ability to meet ongoing, time‑sensitive deadlines for work production

Alternative degrees or experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent if such a substitution brings a strong…