ABA Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 22,752 - 27,809; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is announcing an ABA Paraeducator vacancy for Harrington Elementary School in North Chelmsford, MA. The paraeducator will support students in the elementary Specialized Autism Program with 1:1 or 1:2 adult support to access daily activities, communication, social, motor, and academic skills.

Training in ABA principles will be provided if not already ABA-trained. Applicants should be able to meet citizenship/residency requirements; an Associates Degree is preferred or

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required; Associates Degree preferred or ParaPro test.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 1:2 instructional support to students with autism.
• Assist with daily living, communication, social, motor and academic tasks.

Education

Associates Degree preferred or ParaPro test

Job description

Harrington Elementary School, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts

ABA Paraeducator

Job Details

Job ID: 5828354

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year

Paraeducator to support students in our elementary Specialized Autism Program. Applicants do not need to be ABA trained in advance, but willing to be trained in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The students require 1:1 or 1:2 level of adult support to access their school day. Students may need support for all activities of daily living (ADLs), communication, social skills, motor skills, and academic skills.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25,281 to $25,281 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA; Special Education > Autism

Welcome to Harrington Elementary School

The Charles D. Harrington Elementary School is one of four elementary schools within the Chelmsford Public School District. Our school services over 500 students in Kindergarten through grade four. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where all students can achieve success. Our school community prides itself on educating the whole child; making sure the needs of students come first. Whether in the classroom, performing for guests, or playing at recess, we are constantly learning and growing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Associates Degree preferred or passage of the ParaPro test.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karen Grabowski, Assistant Principal
• 120 Richardson Road
• North Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]