Paraprofessional, Mainstream 5-8 (Long Term Substitute)

Daley Middle School 5-8; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley Middle School 5-8 in Lowell, MA seeks a paraprofessional for a long-term substitute position starting immediately. The role supports classroom teachers with developmentally appropriate activities and assists students, including those who are ELL, to participate in daily routines and safety practices.

The ideal candidate has passed the paraprofessional test or holds 48 college credits or a Bachelor's degree and demonstrates experience with the target age group in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional test or college credits or degree required.
• Experience with the appropriate age group.
• Ability to assist students with and without special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including ELL students.
• Help students enter/exit buildings and classrooms; may include lifting.
• Assist teacher during field trips and emergency drills.
• Support classroom routines: snacks, dishes, cleanup, bathroom tasks.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment and follow principal's directions.
• For HEALTH positions, assist with feeding, diapering and toileting.

Skills

Student support

ELL support

Inclusion support

Age-appropriate activities

Education

Paraprofessional test

48 college credits

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lowell Public School District Daley Middle School 5-8 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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.

Paraprofessional, Mainstream 5-8 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell Public School District Daley Middle School 5-8 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5970198
Application Deadline: Nov 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brendan Asquith , Principal
• Daley Middle School 5-8
• Email: [e-mail]

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