School Year 26/27 Paraprofessional- SGL K-2 (Long-term Substitute)

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School in Lynn, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for a long-term substitute role supporting K-2 students in small group settings. Successful candidates will work closely with the lead teacher and support staff to implement learning objectives and reinforce classroom activities.

The position requires collaboration with families and the school team, with training in Safety Care and a willingness to support diapering/toileting and lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with students in an urban setting.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with development of strategies for reinforcing material and skills.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work.
• Assist with large group activities like reading aloud and storytelling.
• Alert the teacher to program or student information and communicate concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards expected of licensed teachers.

Skills

Urban setting experience

Collaboration with teachers

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual candidates encouraged

Job description

School Year 26/27 Paraprofessional- SGL K-2 (Long-term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936315
Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 29, 2026

Job Description

Paraprofessional- SGL K-2 (Long-term Substitute)

*Small Group Learning Gr K-2, Diapering/Toileting/Lifting - willingness to be trained in Safety Care

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong desire to work with students in an urban setting
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

JOBDETAILS

To assist the teacher achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material of skills.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makeup work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with such large group activities as reading aloud, storytelling, etc.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any program or special information about an individual student. Communicates with classroom teacher about any concerns regarding students.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of the information about students as is expectedof a fully licensed teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union/Paraprofessionals Unit.
• 180 days per year

Paraprofessionalsstarting salary is $24.89 per hour.

Salarywill beadjusted pending verification of additional college credits.

BENEFITS:The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Life Insurance. Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are also available.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5 , M.G.L., Ch. 151 , if and as applicable.

Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Daily Ortega , Principal
• Sewell-Anderson Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]