Paraprofessional, 1:1 (Long Term Substitute)

McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools, McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4 in Lowell, Massachusetts, is seeking a Paraprofessional 1:1 long-term substitute to assist the classroom teacher and support students with diverse needs.

The role requires meeting age-appropriate needs, assisting with routines and safety, and may include lifting; starting date is immediate, with full-time position and the potential for ongoing assignment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students by implementing concrete learning activities that meet varied developmental needs, including working with ELL students.
• Assist students into and out of buildings and classrooms; may include lifting and carrying of students.
• Assist teacher during field trips and emergency drills.
• Assist teacher with classroom routines such as snacks, dishes, clean-up, bathroom and related tasks.
• Help maintain a healthy and safe environment for children and take on duties assigned by the building principal.
• Health positions only: feeding, diaper changes and toileting children.

Education

48 college credits or more

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Lowell Public School District McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts

Paraprofessional, 1:1 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell Public School District McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5914783

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 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

• David Anderson , Principal
• McAuliffe Elementary School PreK‑4
• Email: [e-mail]

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