Paraeducator - Harrington Elementary School

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Paraeducator to support students in general and special education settings during the 2026-2027 school year.

The role involves working 1:1 with students or in small groups, supporting academic, social, emotional, and physical needs, including toileting assistance when required. Candidates should have an associates degree or equivalent, awareness of various disabilities, and familiarity with school procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, some college credit or passing the paraeducator test.
• Knowledge of various disabilities.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including records maintenance.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Aptitude or competence for elementary school responsibilities.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with elementary school children in general and special education settings.
• Provide 1:1 support or small group support as needed.
• Assist with toileting and daily care tasks.
• Follow teacher directions and implement accommodations and modifications.
• Collect data consistently to monitor student progress.

Skills

Student support

Data collection

Behavioral support

Toileting assistance

Education

Associates degree

Some college credit

Passing 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.