Paraprofessional Educator​/Special Education - Group

Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2 (3211)

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2

Location:

Lilja Elementary School, 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

Job Goal:
Provide specialized instruction and support to students in special education settings, assisting teachers with instructional delivery, behavior support, and classroom management.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED
• Professional Certification:
  None specified
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Thorough understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred; training will be provided if needed
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated aptitude for required work
  • 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 time‑sensitive deadlines

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

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

• Work with students individually and in small groups
• Assist the teacher in responding to the special needs of individual students
• Accompany students for transitions, including lifting where appropriate
• Assist in the administration of alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments
• Correct day‑to‑day work of students; not responsible for grading or reporting to parents
• Carry out teacher‑planned learning exercises, including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and related therapies (speech, language, occupational, physical, mobility training)
• Perform classroom and other appropriate tasks as directed by the supervising teacher or principal
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information as expected of fully certified teachers
• Participate in staff development programs and special needs or supportive services teams as needed
• Establish effective work relationships with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration
• Consult with special education staff and participate in team collaboration
• Assist PK through 22‑year‑old students with transfer and mobilization activities and/or nonmedical hygiene assistance
• Provide specialized instruction in a 1:1 or specialized program environment
• Engage in and maintain district‑provided safety care training and implement safety plans (evacuation drills, behavior support plans)
• Collect and record accurate data on student academics, behaviors, 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 building principal, supervising teacher, Special Education Coordinator, or Director for Student Services
• Work with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers limiting equitable access to opportunity
• Identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff; update policies and equitable access procedures

• Move about classroom, school grounds, office, and off‑site locations, including quick movement across uneven surfaces
• Remain stationary for periods of time
• Operate computer and other school/office productivity machinery
• Read material from computer monitor and printed matter
• Position oneself to access files and materials
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff in person, via video conference,…