Paraeducator

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Chelmsford, MA is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students in the Center Elementary School under the special education program. The role focuses on assisting with individualized instruction, behavior support, and data collection to monitor progress.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree or higher, or pass a paraprofessional test, and demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and classroom procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disabilities and diverse student needs.
• Familiarity with school records and classroom procedures.
• Understanding of special education procedures.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities at the elementary level.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting.
• Assist students with toileting as needed.
• Follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers.
• Collect data consistently.

Skills

Disability knowledge

Classroom procedures

Special education procedures

Aptitude for elementary duties

Experience with school-aged students

Academic and social support

Follow directions and accommodations

Data collection

Education

Associate degree or equivalent / paraprofessional test

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 consistently
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.