Paraprofessional Educator​/Special Education - Group

Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2 (3216)

Natick Public Schools Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School
- Natick, Massachusetts

Job : 5788052

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

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Title: Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2

Location: Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School

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

Education: High School diploma or GED

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, but will train the right candidate.

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• 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

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

Tools and Equipment Used:

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

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Work with students individually and in small groups
• Works in special education or general education settings, including reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced 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 (speech, language, occupational, physical, mobility).
• Performs classroom and other appropriate tasks designated by the supervising teacher/principal.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
• Participates in staff development programs as assigned.
• Participates as an active member of the Special Needs or Supportive Services Teams, as necessary.
• Establishes an effective work relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration.
• Participates in consultation with special education staff.
• Assists 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).
• Another adult will be present for all diaper changes/toileting whenever possible.
• Provides service/specialized instruction in a specialized program or a 1:1 environment.
• As identified by administration, will engage in and maintain district‑provided safety care training.
• Implements safety plans such as evacuation drills with students in specialized programs or 1:1.
• Implement individual behavior…