Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

Pawtucketville Memorial School PreK-4; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawtucketville Memorial School PreK-4 in Lowell, Massachusetts, seeks a Paraprofessional for a long-term substitute role to support early learners, including students with special needs and ELL students. Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher with developmentally appropriate activities, helping with student transitions and daily routines, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The position requires relevant credentials or college credits and prior experience with the target

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional test or 48 college credits or Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with the appropriate age group required

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including those with special needs and ELL students
• Assist students in entering and exiting buildings and classrooms; may involve lifting and carrying
• Support teacher during field trips and emergency drills
• Assist with classroom routines (snack, dishes, cleanup, bathroom)
• Help maintain a healthy and safe environment and take on duties assigned by the principal
• For HEALTH positions: feeding, diaper changes and toileting children

Skills

Experience with age group

Education

48 college credits

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907383

Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 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: 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]