Paraprofessional, Adjustment K-8 (1 of 2) [Long Term Substitute]

Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School K-8; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School K-8 in Lowell, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for an Adjustment K-8 position as a long term substitute. The role requires assisting teachers with activities for students with and without special needs, and helping with classroom routines and safety.

Qualified candidates will have passed the paraprofessional test or hold 48 college credits or a Bachelor's degree (preferred). Experience with ELL students and the relevant age group is expected.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional test passed, OR 48 college credits or a Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Experience with the appropriate age group.
• Experience working with ELL students and students with and without special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Help students entering/exiting buildings and classrooms, including lifting as needed.
• Support field trips and emergency drills.
• Assist with classroom routines such as snacks, cleanup, bathroom tasks, and other daily duties.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment and perform assigned tasks by the principal.
• For HEALTH positions, assist with feeding, diapering, and toileting of children.

Skills

Experience with age group

ELL support

Special needs experience

Education

Paraprofessional test

48 college credits

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Paraprofessional, Adjustment K-8 (1 of 2) [Long Term Substitute]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962559

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 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

• Kristin McKay , Coordinator
• Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School K-8
• Email: [e-mail]