The Natick Public Schools Seek a
Middle School Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education - Group 1
Start Date: 8/24/2026
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. 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 citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
Grades 5/6 Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education - Group 1
Location
Wilson Middle 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
Profile of a Natick Educator
Education: High School diploma or GED
Professional Certification:
Specialized Knowledge:
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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:
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Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate.
Skills:
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Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
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Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
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Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
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Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
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Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
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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.
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Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American 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.
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Work with students individually and in small groups:
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Works in special education or general education settings, including but not limited to reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
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Assists the teacher in responding to the special needs of individual students.
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Accompanies students for transitions as necessary
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Administers or assists in the administration of alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments.
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May correct the day-to-day work of students, but shall not be responsible for grading or reporting to parents.
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Assist the supervising teacher in addressing student needs:
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Carries out teacher-planned learning exercises, including instruction of core curriculum, academic support, and support of related therapies, including speech and language activities, occupational and physical therapy activities, and mobility training activities.
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Performs classroom and other appropriate tasks designated by the supervising teacher/principal.
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Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
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Participates in staff development programs as assigned.
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Participates in consultation with special education staff
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Implement individual behavior support plans as written
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Establishes an effective work relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration.
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Predominantly performs duties in mainstream, general education or learning center/small group classrooms
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May be required to engage in and maintain district provided safety care training as identified by administration
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Collect and record accurate data on student academics, behaviors or other goal areas and progress.
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Support students in developing communication, social, and academic skills.
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Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain consistent behavior supports.
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Performs other such duties as assigned by the building principal, supervising teacher, Special Education Coordinator, or Director for Student Services.
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity
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Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff
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Updates policies and equitable access procedures
Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
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move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
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On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
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remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
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operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
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read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
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position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
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communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
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communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
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observe details at close range
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in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
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multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
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may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
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lifting up to and including 25 lbs
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the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Formal application
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Rating of education and experience
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Oral interviews
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Reference check
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Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
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Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated: 11/15/25
