FTE, Noon Aide

0.8 FTE, Noon Aide (6423)

Westborough Public Schools 3210010 Fales Elementary School - Westborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

The Mill Pond Elementary School, Westborough, MA

seeks a dynamic Noon Aide (lunch/recess monitor)

to join
our caring staff beginning in the school year.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00-12:30 (Mill Pond)

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Para educator, Noon Aide

Department: General Education Paraeducators

Reports to: Principal

Work Year: 180 days, 0.8 FTE (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Unit B, not benefits eligible

Salary Range: ESP Salary Scale

The Noon Aide Para educator supervises students during lunch and recess, ensuring a safe and enjoyable time for the students. The Noon Aide provides support in many domains, including social-emotional, behavioral, and life skills support, all of which may occur throughout the students’lunch and recess period.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school gradute or GED.
• Solid related experience may substitute for a degree

• Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with children ages 4-12
• Experience working with English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Experience supporting children with life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and playing

Skills:

• Create a welcoming, supportive, andsafe lunch and recess environment
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
• Partner and collaborate withother Noon Aides and school staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Multi-task in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

The Para educator, Noon Aide must be able to:

• Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and follow appropriate protocols when absent or tardy
• Maintain the physical strength and agility needed to perform job responsibilities
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers
• Ensure confidentiality of records, performance, and personal information related to students and their families/caregivers
• Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Ensures that proper safety practices are followed at all times
• Creates a welcoming and supportive lunch and recess environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities
  
  Serves as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information in working with students, families, and colleagues
• Provides…