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Paraprofessional, 1:1
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Paraprofessional, 1:1
Lowell Public School District
Greenhalge Elementary School PreK-4 - Lowell, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5919330
Application Deadline:
Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Sep 09, 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