Paraprofessional - Parker Middle

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Toileting stipend

Paid training outside hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Paraprofessional to support students in 5th and 6th grade at Parker Middle School. The role involves assisting in general and special education settings, helping with academic, social, emotional, and physical needs, and aiding implementation of individualized strategies.

The position emphasizes teamwork, data recording, and supporting students in applying skills learned with guidance from SPED staff. Training and stipends may be available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the middle school (5th/6th) level.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
• Ability to consistently implement strategies and programming as outlined by the special education teacher or related service provider.
• Support students to generalize taught skills in classroom setting.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce previously taught skills.
• Record data on student progress as modeled and reviewed by teachers and/or related service providers.

Responsibilities

• Work with Middle School children in 5th and 6th grade, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
• Support students to generalize taught skills in classroom setting.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce previously taught skills.
• Record data on student progress as modeled and reviewed by teachers and/or related service providers.

Skills

Classroom procedures

Special education procedures

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Data collection

Student support

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Middle School Paraprofessional -- Grades 5 & 6

Location: Parker Middle School

Description:

Work with Middle School children in 5th and 6th grade, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. This position supports students with specific learning disabilities in the area of reading and written language.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the middle school (5th/6th) level.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
• Ability to consistently implement strategies and programming as outlined by the special education teacher or related service provider.
• Support students to generalize taught skills in classroom setting.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce previously taught skills.
• Record data on student progress as modeled and reviewed by teachers and/or related service providers.
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for an annual "toileting and Diapering Stipend" if applicable.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for additional paid training (outside of regular school hours.)

Position is eligible for paid sick, personal and bereavement time.

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