Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

McAvinnue Elementary School PreK-4; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute) at McAvinnue Elementary School PreK-4 in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role focuses on assisting a classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including those with special needs and ELL students.

Responsibilities include helping students enter and exit buildings, supporting field trips and drills, and maintaining classroom routines and a safe environment under the principal's

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including those with special needs and ELL students.
• Assist students getting in and out of buildings and classrooms; may involve lifting and carrying.
• Support field trips, emergencies, and classroom routines (snack, washing dishes, cleanup, bathroom, etc.).
• Help maintain a safe, healthy environment and perform tasks assigned by the principal.
• For HEALTH positions: may include feeding, changing diapers, and toileting children.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Special Needs

ELL Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

48 college credits

Job description

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Paraprofessional, CSA PreK-4 (Long Term Substitute)

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906116

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

Posted: Aug 27, 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

• Michael Domina , Principal
• McAvinnue Elementary School PreK-4
• Email: [e-mail]