Paraprofessional (Long Term Substitute)(11/1-02/2)

Shaughnessy Elementary School PreK-4; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public School District Shaughnessy Elementary School PreK-4 in Lowell, Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to support students in grades PreK-4.

The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities, helping with transitions, field trips, and daily routines, and, for HEALTH positions, diapering and toileting as needed. Starting immediately with a full-time schedule and a salary range of $33,000 to $40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Passed paraprofessional test.
• 48 college credits or more.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with the appropriate age group.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students by implementing concrete learning activities that meet varied developmental needs.
• Assist classroom teacher with getting students into and out of the buildings and classrooms, including lifting and carrying of students.
• Assist teacher during activities such as field trips and emergency drills.
• Assist teacher with classroom routines such as snacks, washing dishes, cleanup, bathrooms, and related tasks.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children and perform duties assigned by the principal.
• For HEALTH positions: assist with feeding, diapering, and toileting.

Education

Paraprofessional test

48 college credits

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Paraprofessional (Long Term Substitute)(11/1-02/2)

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947364

Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 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

Salary: $33,000 to $40,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Angela Say , HR Assistant Generalist
• 155 Merrimack Street
• 4th Floor
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]