Elementary Paraeducator: 1:1 & Inclusion Support

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an Elementary Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves working with elementary students in general education and special education settings, providing academic, social, and emotional support, and assisting with toileting as needed.

The paraeducator will work 1:1 or with small groups, implement accommodations, collect data, and coordinate with teachers and related service providers to support student success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, some college credit, or passing the paraeducator test.
• Knowledge of various disabilities.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Aptitude or competence for Elementary School responsibilities.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting.
• Assist students with toileting as needed.
• Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers.
• Ability to collect data consistently.

Responsibilities

• Work with elementary school children, 1:1 with students, with small groups, or in inclusion settings.
• Support students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically as needed.
• Assist with toileting and other student care tasks as required.
• Follow teacher directions and implement accommodations and modifications.

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an Elementary Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves working with elementary students in general education and special education settings, providing academic, social, and emotional support, and assisting with toileting as needed.

The paraeducator will work 1:1 or with small groups, implement accommodations, collect data, and coordinate with teachers and related service providers to support student success.