ABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary School

Chelmsfordschools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional for South Row Elementary School as part of the STRIVE program. The role supports students in academic, social, and communication tasks within the school setting and implements behavior support plans.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or equivalent, are ABA-trained or willing to be trained, and work well on a team with teachers, BCBA, and related staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or college credits and paraprofessional test.
• Knowledge of students with social-emotional needs.
• Must be a team player supporting students academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially in the school setting.
• Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers.
• Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans.
• Collect data consistently.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Education

Associates degree or some college

Passing paraprofessional test

ABA training or willing to be trained

Job description

ABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

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

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: ABA Paraprofessional

Location: South Row Elementary School

Description: The successful candidate will work with elementary school students in our therapeutic program (STRIVE) to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting. Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans. Collect data consistently for students assigned. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Additional responsibilities:

• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
• Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary school level.
• Experience working with age appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.
• Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
• Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers
• Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers
• Ability to collect data consistently
• Ability to consistently follow and implement a behavior support plan.
• Assist students with toileting if needed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education Team Chair, and Director of Student Services.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for an annual "toileting" stipend if applicable.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for additional paid training (outside of regular school hours).

Position is eligible for paid sick, personal and bereavement time

Job Details

Job ID: 5783234

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to South Row Elementary

South Row is currently the smallest elementary school in Chelmsford with a student population of approximately 420 students in grades K-4. We have four sections at each grade level with class size ranging from 20 - 25. South Row prides itself on having a very happy and friendly school culture where all the adults work in collaboration with one another in order to help our students learn and grow. "Whatever it Takes" has become our unofficial school motto!

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

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  Associates degree, some college credit or passing of the paraprofessional test.
  Knowledge and understanding of students with social emotional needs.
  A team player to work as a paraprofessional providing academic support for students.
  Candidate will work with elementary school children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
  Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
  Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
  ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) or be willing to be trained.
  Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the identified at the elementary school level.
  Experience working with students in a school setting preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.