Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional Educator​/Special Education - Group

Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2 (3157)

Location:

Kennedy Middle School, Natick, Massachusetts

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
May 26, 2026

The Natick Public Schools seek a Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2 (approximate dates 5/26/26-6/23/2026). We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The district educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre‑K through age 22 and is dedicated to high standards, safety, trust, respect, and inclusion. Our community celebrates diversity, with students speaking almost 60 different languages and a student population that is 29% Students of Color and 71% White.

We strive for excellence with a 97% graduation rate and 90% of graduates attending post‑secondary institutions.

We welcome educators who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths‑based approach. Partner with us to support the diversity of our school community, promote equitable practices, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

LTS Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education
- Group 2

Special Education Administrator/Principal

182 days / 1.0 FTE

Salary and benefits per Non‑Rep Compensation Schedule

No

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED
• Professional Certification: (not specified)

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

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese, highly desirable
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexible and collaborative
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Organized, able to meet 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.

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

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list.

• Work with students individually and in small groups
• Works in special education or general education settings, including reviewing and reinforcing lessons, implementing prescribed instruction
• Assists the teacher in responding to the special needs of individual students
• Accompanies students for transitions as necessary, including lifting when appropriate
• Administers or assists in administering alternative testing (classroom, district, and state assessments)
• May correct day‑to‑day work of students but not responsible for grading or reporting to parents
• Assists supervising teacher in addressing student needs
• Performs teacher‑planned learning exercises, including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and related therapies (speech, occupational, physical, and mobility training)
• Performs classroom and other tasks designated by supervising teacher/principal
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
• Participates in staff development programs as assigned
• Active member of Special Needs or Supportive Services Teams as necessary
• Establishes effective relationships with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration
• Consults with special education staff
• Assists PK‑22 year‑old students in transfer and mobilization activities and/or non‑medical hygiene assistance (e.g., diaper changes, personal hygiene)
• Another adult present for diaper changes/toileting whenever possible
• Provides service/specialized instruction in a specialized program or 1:1 environment
• Engages in and maintains district‑provided safety care training as identified by administration
• Implements safety plans such as evacuation drills with…