Paraprofessional, Special Education 9-12 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell High School 9-12; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public School District, Lowell High School 9-12, in Lowell, Massachusetts, is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 9-12 program as a long‑term substitute.

The role supports students with and without special needs, including ELL students, under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Responsibilities include assisting with routine activities, field trips, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Immediate start.

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 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.

Job description

Lowell Public School District Lowell High School 9‑12 – Lowell, Massachusetts – Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional, Special Education 9‑12 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell Public School District Lowell High School 9‑12 – Lowell, Massachusetts – Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905570

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

Posted: Aug 27, 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

• Michael Fiato , Head of School
• Lowell High School 9‑12
• Email: [e-mail]