Paraprofessional, CSA (Long Term Substitute)

McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4 in Lowell, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional, CSA (Long Term Substitute) to support classroom teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for students with and without special needs. The role includes assisting with movement, routines, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have passed the Paraprofessional test or hold 48 college credits or a Bachelor's degree, with prior experience with the target age

Qualifications

• Requires Paraprofessional test or 48 college credits or a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with the appropriate age group.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students, including those with special needs.
• Assist in getting students into and out of the building and classrooms, including lifting/carrying.
• Assist with field trips, emergency drills, and classroom routines (snack, cleanup, bathroom).
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children and support assigned tasks by the principal.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Student support

ELL support

Education

Paraprofessional test

48 college credits

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Paraprofessional, CSA (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell Public School District McAuliffe Elementary School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5914793

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]