Long Term Substitute Building-Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional (FY27 SY) (3362)

Long Term Substitute Building-Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional (FY27 SY) (3362) Natick Public Schools Lilja Elementary School - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5977831 Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The Natick Public Schools Seek a Building-Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional ASAP- End of 26/27 School Year 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 approximately29% 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 Building Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional (for remainder of 2026-2027 School Year) Location Lilja Elementary Reports To Principal Work days/FTE Daily 1.0 FTE Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits per the Non-Rep salary schedule as established by the Natick School Committee Benefits Eligible? Yes JOB GOAL: Profile of a Natick Educator Building Substitutes report to their school each day and cover teacher and para absences and other supervisory duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA/BS degree Professional Certification: not required Specialized Knowledge: Child development Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice Preferred Experience: Experience with children in a structured environment Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate Skills Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues Candidates must be flexible and collaborative Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Phone, 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) Implement lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal if lesson plan is not provided Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school Leave notes or complete a report for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day Communicate in a collegial and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Ensure the safety of students at all times Supervise students inside and outside of the classroom 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: move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; remain in a stationary position for periods of time; operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials; communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated; communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing; observe details at close range in the school setting, ensure the safety of students; multitask and meet multiple demands from several people; may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting lifting up to and including 25 lbs the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application Rating of education and experience Oral interviews Reference check Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints. 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jennifer Hemenway 13 E. 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