Paraeducator - Harrington Elementary School

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an Elementary Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting students 1:1 or in small groups across general education and special education settings, providing academic, social, and emotional support.

Duties include toileting assistance and data collection under the direction of teachers and special education staff. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or have passed the paraeducator test, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Associates degree or passing the paraeducator test.
• Knowledge of various disabilities.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Aptitude and competence for elementary school responsibilities.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with elementary students and in small groups.
• Support academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• Assist students with toileting as needed.
• Follow directions and implement accommodations from teachers.
• Collect data consistently.

Skills

Knowledge of disabilities

Knowledge of procedures

Follow directions & accommodations

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree or paraeducator 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 Paraeducator

Description: Work with elementary school children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. Position involves working 1:1 with students, with small groups of students or supporting students within the general education inclusion setting as well as toileting.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Associates degree, some college credit or passing the paraeducator 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.