Paraprofessional, Mainstream (Long Term Substitute)

Young World Physical Education; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for McAvinnue Elementary School PreK-4 in Lowell, MA. This long-term substitute role supports classroom teachers by delivering developmentally appropriate activities and assisting with routines and safety.

Responsibilities include helping students into/out of buildings, assisting with field trips, meals, cleanup, and health-related tasks as needed. Preference for Bachelor's degree or ≥48 college credits.

Qualifications

• Successfully passed the Paraprofessional test, OR 48 college credits or more, OR a Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Experience with the appropriate age group (PreK-4 students).

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students by implementing concrete learning activities.
• Assist with getting students into and out of the building and classrooms, including lifting and carrying.
• 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 duties as assigned by the building principal.
• For HEALTH positions: position will include feeding, changing diapers and toileting children.

Skills

Paraprofessional test

Experience with students

Education

Bachelor's degree

48 college credits

Job description

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

Paraprofessional, Mainstream (Long Term Substitute)

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

This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5884568

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

Posted: Aug 13, 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: 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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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