Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

Young World Physical Education; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools in Lowell, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional for the PreK-4 program at Pawtucketville Memorial School as a long-term substitute starting Aug 31, 2026.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers with developmentally appropriate activities, assisting with transitions, field trips, emergency drills, and daily routines, with health position duties as needed.

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 PreK-4 students, including those with special needs and ELL students.
• Help students entering and exiting buildings and classrooms, including lifting and carrying when required.
• Support teachers during field trips and emergency drills.
• Assist with classroom routines such as snack, washing dishes, cleanup, and bathroom tasks.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment and carry out duties as assigned by the principal.
• For HEALTH positions: assist with feeding, diaper changes and toileting when required.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

ELL experience

Education

Paraprofessional test

48 college credits

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Lowell Public School District Pawtucketville Memorial School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Lowell Public School District Pawtucketville Memorial School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868864
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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: 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Paula Jones , Principal
• Pawtucketville Memorial School PreK-4
• Email: [e-mail]

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