Paraprofessional, Mainstream 5-8 (Long Term Substitute)

Butler Middle School 5-8; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools, Lowell Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Mainstream 5-8 program on a long-term substitute basis. The role supports teachers by implementing developmentally appropriate activities for students with and without special needs, including ELL students.

You will assist with entering/exiting buildings, field trips, safety drills, and daily routines. A health position note may apply for diapering or toileting in relevant cases.

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 teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for students, including ELL.
• Help students enter and leave buildings and classrooms; may lift/carry students.
• Support field trips and emergency drills.
• Maintain classroom routines (snack, dishes, cleanup, bathroom).
• Help maintain a safe environment and take on tasks from the principal.
• For HEALTH positions: feeding, diapering and toileting.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Student support

ELL support

Safety procedures

Education

48 college credits

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Paraprofessional, Mainstream 5-8 (Long Term Substitute)

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890945

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 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, 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

• Jaime Moody , Principal
• Butler Middle School 5-8
• Email: [e-mail]

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