Long Term Substitute Special Education Aide for the DevelopmentalIntellectual Impairment Program

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Long Term Substitute:Special Education Aidefor the Developmental/Intellectual Impairment Program

McCarthy Elementary School
From April 1 2026 through June 24 2026

• Associate (or higher) degree preferred.

• Some experience working with children especially students with disabilities in the areas of Autism Developmental Delays Multiple Disabilities Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities is preferred.
• Additional specialized training in child development education or a related field is desirable.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to questions from students staff parents and community members.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret professional literature technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills to evaluate information define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Capacity to use professional literature evidence-based research and ongoing professional learning to inform instructional and practice decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with students families colleagues and the community.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to work independently prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to performing all duties in compliance with district requirements state and federal laws and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in working with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and student records.
• Professionalism and composure in responding to unpredictable or challenging situations.
• Proficiency in using technology and willingness to learn new tools; ability to operate a computer and utilize software including Google Workspace for Education.
• Willingness to plan coordinate and participate in ongoing professional learning coaching and staff development.
• Experience in evaluating student skills interpreting assessment data and writing clear concise reports.
• Strong collaborative instructional coaching and leadership skills to support student programming.
• Ability to use data effectively to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Knowledge of specialized content areas relevant laws and educational procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons that align with district and school goals.
• Proficiency in integrating instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• A proactive reflective and solution-focused approach to supporting student growth and success.

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students supporting students academically socially and behaviorally in the inclusion small group individual or separate sub-setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher service provider or administrator.
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Assist students with test taking in administering standardized and non-standardized tests/curriculum-based measures and other assessments.
• Provide support that may include physical management such as crisis management taking action or assisting educators the school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved restraint procedures to ensure the safety of students and others (training provided).
• Attend training and maintain certification in de-escalation and physical management techniques.
• Collect data for individual students and report concerns and/or progress information on students.
• Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas.
• Take the initiative to work collaboratively with special education general education teachers and related service staff.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Assist students with everyday tasks such as eating mobility communication dressing and toileting including diapering.
• Promote independence for students with disabilities.
• Safeguard confidential information to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the teacher principal supervisors/directors directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Framingham School Committee.

Other duties as assigned.

• Must be required to move about and traverse throughout the school building.
• Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time.
• It is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books school supplies etc.).
• Must frequently use hands to finger handle or feel and use hand strength to grasp tools.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. a calculator copy machine and computer printer).
• Must be able to input information into a computer and read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person via email and on the telephone.
• In the classroom one must be able to see and hear continuously to ensure student safety and to speak frequently to provide instruction.
• May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Must interact with students parents and other staff members and meet multiple demands.
• While most of the workday is spent inside students must spend time outdoors for recess fire drills and special activities.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids disease or pathogens.
• May receive injuries from aggressive students.
• May require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior.
• May provide limited personal care to students.
• Must occasionally lift or position students to provide services.
• Must be able to stand walk and/or push a wheelchair for extended periods and provide assistance and personal care to students.
• May be asked to assist with toileting depending on a students needs.

• Building Principaland Coordinator of Special Education Evaluation Team.
• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the FraminghamSchool Committee Contract.

• This position is classified as Exempt.

• Covered under FraminghamSchool Committee Contract. The District reserves the right to transfer personnel as needed.