Paraeducator- Chelmsford High School

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools seeks a Classroom Paraeducator at Chelmsford High School to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The role involves assisting in both general education and special education classrooms, with duties as assigned by the principal or special education department.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or equivalent, knowledge of disabilities, and ability to follow directions and implement accommodations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, two years of college or passing the para test.
• Knowledge of various disabilities.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for duties at the high school level.
• Ability to support students academically with high school curriculum.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and 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 if needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with high school students, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
• Additional duties as required by the special education department or high school principal.
• Provide ongoing support and direction to students as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to implement accommodations.

Skills

Knowledge of disabilities

Ability to follow directions

Student support abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree / two years of college or para test

Job description

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Paraeducator – Chelmsford High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5938887

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25,110 to $25,110 Per Year

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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 vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Classroom Paraeducator

Location: Chelmsford High School

Description: Work with high school children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. Additional duties as required by the special education department or high school principal.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, two years of college or passing the para 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 High School level.
• Ability to support students academically with high school curriculum.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and 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 if needed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Welcome to Chelmsford High School

Chelmsford High School is a public high school located in Chelmsford Massachusetts, established in 1927. The school is based on a three-house system. The houses are named after Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and John Whittier, three well-known New England writers. Each house has two to three school counselors, a dean, and an office. All students are assigned a house at the beginning of their freshman year. Chelmsford High School offers opportunities in high-quality academics, community service, performing arts experiences, championship-level athletics, and mentor relationships in a technologically rich environment.

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

• A team player to work as a paraeducator providing academic support for students. The candidate will work with high school students, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
• Successful candidates 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Reese , Director of Student Support Services
• 230 North Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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