Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraeducator, Grades K-3

The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a

dynamic special education paraeducator

to join our staff at Armstrong Elementary school

for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year

Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours per day

4/27/26 - End of 2025-2026 School Year

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 49% Students of Color and 51% 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: Special Education Paraeducator

Reports to: Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Department: Student Services

Term: 4/27 through the end of the school year (currently 6/23)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Unit B

Salary Range: Paraeducator Salary Scales

Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s from an accredited college/university in a related field

Solid related experience may substitute for a degree

Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, disabilities, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, social-emotional learning, assistive technology and/or technology integration

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:

Working in a diverse public school setting and with English Language learners

Working with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges

Collecting data and implementing IEPs under the direction of a special educator

Teaching life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and toileting

Highly desirable to have experience with:

Knowledge in the areas of literacy and math instruction

Second Step

Responsive Classroom

PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system

Zones of Regulation

Social Thinking

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Skills:

Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment

Implements instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations as directed and where needed

Empowers students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies

Partners and collaborates with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists

Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues

Integrates technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences

Has a passion for working with students and be flexible and collaborative

Demonstrate a belief in growth mindset for students and self

Multitasks in a fast-paced environment and nurture student growth

Possessing Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, is highly desirable

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

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

Becomes familiar with and implements the students’ educational, social-emotional, and behavioral needs as outlined in the students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individual Behavior Plan (IBP)

Fosters student growth and independence at their individual level

Displays flexibility in accepting and carrying out assignments and responsibilities

Participates in professional development activities and attends meetings as directed by the Principal or Student Services Coordinator

Demonstrates a willingness to learn and administer individualized student programs and technology devices

Any other relative duties as assigned.

Evaluation (permanent staff):

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the WPS Paraeducator’s Evaluation system.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible staff, are per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 3/21/2025