Paraeducator

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students in Center Elementary School with individualized special education instruction. The role focuses on academic, emotional, behavioral and social support within the classroom setting.

Qualified candidates should have an associate degree or higher (or pass paraprofessional test) and demonstrate knowledge of disabilities, classroom procedures, and special education practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, some college or passing of the paraprofessional test.
• Knowledge of various disabilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Associate degree, some college or passing of paraprofessional test

Tools

Knowledge of disabilities

Knowledge of classroom procedures

Knowledge of special education procedures

Experience with age-appropriate students

Data collection

Assist students with toileting

Follow directions and implement accommodations

Implementation of accommodations/modifications

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: Elementary Paraprofessional

Location: Center Elementary School

Paraprofessional supporting students receiving individualized special education instruction.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Associate degree, some college or passing of the paraprofessional test
• Knowledge and understanding of various disabilities
• 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.
• 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 consistentlySuch alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

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