Paraeducator - McCarthy Middle School

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Middle School Paraeducator at McCarthy Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will support students in both general and special education settings to promote academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or two years of college or have passed the para test, with knowledge of disabilities and IEP procedures, and a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or two years of college or passing the para test.
• Knowledge and understanding of various disabilities.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures and IEPs.
• Provide support (accommodations & modifications) to students with academic tasks.
• Support students with social, communication and/or ADL skills including assisting with toileting as needed.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the Middle School level.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Work with Middle School children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classrooms to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of records and classroom procedures.
• Provide accommodations & modifications to students as needed.
• Support social, communication and/or ADL skills including assisting with toileting as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and be a positive team member to support students.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

Associates Degree or 2 years college or para 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: Middle School Paraeducator

Location: McCarthy Middle School

Description: Work with Middle School children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classrooms to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.

Qualifications

• Associates 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 and IEPs
• Provide support (accommodations & modifications) to students with academic tasks.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Support students with social, communication and/or ADL skills including assisting with toileting as needed.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the Middle School level.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education

coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

• Successful candidate 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.
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate.