About this role
Title: Long Term Paraeducator Substitute
Location: Ipswich High School
Reports To: Principal
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator for our 18–22 Transition Program. This role provides specialized skill-building, personal care, and physical support for a young adult across community-based and in-home settings. Direct RN supervision and guidance are provided on-site with additional consultation, guidance, and supervision by the Lead Teacher, either in person or via a hybrid model.
Key Responsibilities
- Transition & Life Skills Support:
- Guide the student through academic, daily living, vocational, and leisure activities in both home and community environments.
- Personal Hygiene & Care:
- Assist 1:1 nursing staff with all aspects of personal care and toileting routines.
- Conduct routine skin assessments during care to prevent breakdown.
- Mobility & Physical Support:
- Perform safe transfers and positioning using Hoyer Lifts and Rifton Chairs.
- Execute upper and lower extremity Range of Motion (ROM) exercises following strict joint-alignment protocols.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required (CNA or PCA background preferred).
- Comfortable working flexibly across community and home environments.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties. EEO/AA Employer