Paraprofessional, Mainstream Kindergarten (Long Term Substitute)

Reilly Elementary School; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reilly Elementary School in Lowell, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional for mainstream Kindergarten as a long-term substitute. You will support the classroom teacher, promote developmentally appropriate activities, and assist with students with and without special needs.

The role requires passing the paraprofessional test or having 48 college credits or a Bachelor's Degree, with experience with the target age group. Immediate starting date; full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to support developmentally appropriate activities for students with and without special needs.
• Experience with the appropriate age group is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Student support

Education

48 college credits

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Paraprofessional, Mainstream Kindergarten (Long Term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930479
Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 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

• Ronald Fusco , Principal
• Reilly Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]