Paraprofessional, Health PreK-12 (3 of 15)
About The Position
This position is for a Paraprofessional in a Health PreK-12 setting within Lowell Public Schools. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students, including those with special needs and English Language Learners (ELL). Responsibilities include supporting students with physical transitions, assisting during activities and drills, and maintaining a healthy and safe classroom environment. For Health positions specifically, this includes feeding, changing diapers, and toileting children. This posting is initially open to internal transfer applicants only until June 4, 2026, after which it will be open to external candidates.
Requirements
- Successfully passed the Paraprofessional test, OR 48 college credits or more, OR a Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience with the appropriate age group.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
- Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities for students.
- Implement concrete learning activities that meet the varied developmental needs of students with and without special needs.
- Work with ELL students.
- Assist classroom teacher in getting students into and out of buildings and classrooms, which may include lifting and carrying students.
- Assist teacher during activities such as field trips and emergency drills.
- Assist teacher with classroom routines such as snack, washing dishes, clean-up, bathroom, and other similar activities.
- Assist teacher in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children.
- Perform other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
- For HEALTH positions: feeding, changing diapers, and toileting children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
