Paraprofessional, 1:1 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell High School 9-12; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools, Lowell Massachusetts, seeks a Paraprofessional for 1:1 support at Lowell High School 9-12. Immediate starting date with duties including assisting teachers with developmentally appropriate activities, managing entry/exit, field trips, and classroom routines. Health positions may include feeding and diapering responsibilities.

Qualifications include a paraprofessional test or 48 college credits or a Bachelor's degree. Experience with the relevant age group is preferred.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional test, 48 college credits, or a Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Experience with the appropriate age group for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including ELL students.
• Assist students in entering/exiting buildings and classrooms; may involve lifting.
• Assist with field trips and emergency drills.
• Support classroom routines (snack, dishes, cleanup, bathroom).
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment per the principal's directions.
• For HEALTH positions: feeding, diaper changes, and toileting children.

Skills

Paraprofessional test

Experience with appropriate age group

Education

Bachelor's degree

48 college credits

Job description

Paraprofessional, 1:1 (Long Term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918888
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lowell Public Schools, Lowell Massachusetts

Paraprofessional Job Description

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students by implementing concrete learning activities that meet the varied developmental needs to students with and without special needs. Also works with ELL students.
• Assist classroom teacher in getting students into and out of the buildings and classrooms. This may include lifting and carrying of students.
• Assist teacher during activities such as field trips, and emergency drills.
• Assist teacher with classroom routines such as a snack, washing dishes, clean-up, bathroom and other similar activities.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children and perform such other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
• For HEALTH positions, only: position will include feeding, changing diapers and toileting children.

Requirements

• Successfully passed the Paraprofessional test, OR 48 college credits or more, OR a Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Experience with the appropriate age group.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Michael Fiato , Head of School
• Lowell High School 9-12
• Email: [e-mail]