Paraeducator- Chelmsford High School

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Paraeducator at Chelmsford High School to support high school students in both general education and special education classrooms.

The role involves assisting with academic, social-emotional, and physical support, as well as data collection and implementing teacher-provided accommodations. Relevant qualifications include an Associate's Degree or two years of college and knowledge of disabilities and special education procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various disabilities and how they affect learning.
• Familiarity with school classroom procedures and record-keeping.
• Understanding of special education procedures and accommodations.
• Aptitude and competence for responsibilities at the High School level.
• Ability to support students academically within the High School curriculum.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with high school children in general and special education classrooms to support academics, social, emotional, and/or physical needs.
• Duties as requested by the special education department or high school principal.
• Assist with toileting as needed.
• Follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications provided by teachers and related service providers.
• Collect data as required for progress and evaluation.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

Classroom procedures

Special education procedures

High school aptitude

Academic support

Experience with students

Behavioral support

Data collection

Following instructions

Education

Associate's Degree / 2 years college

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.