Long-Term Substitute Recess Lunch Aide - South Row Elementary School

Long-Term Substitute Recess Lunch Aide - South Row Elementary School Job Details

Job : 5454672

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 02, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the  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: Long-Term Substitute Recess/Lunch Aide

Location: South Row Elementary School

Assignment Dates: Immediate Start
- June 18, 2026 (Dates are subject to change)

Job Goal: To provide student supervision to maintain a well‑organized, smoothly‑functioning school environment. Duties include supervising students during recess and lunch periods.

During the lunch period: provide assistance to students in opening lunch materials, cleaning tables, and monitoring social interactions.

At recess: closely monitor students for safety, social interactions and appropriate play.

The successful candidate will be able to work on a team of recess aides to provide a safe and caring environment for all students. At times, assist teachers and other professional personnel in classroom, office, and library with miscellaneous tasks.

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary level
• Experience working with age‑appropriate students in a school setting
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable

Reports to: School Principal

Work Days: 181‑day work year

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $16 to $16 per hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Support Staff >
  Food Service
• Support Staff >
  Safety/Security
• Support Staff >
  Supervisory Aide

South Row is currently the smallest elementary school in Chelmsford with a student population of approximately 420 students in grades K‑4. We have four sections at each grade level with class size ranging from 20‑25. South Row prides itself on having a very happy and friendly school culture where all the adults work in collaboration with one another in order to help our students learn and grow.

“Whatever it Takes” has become our unofficial school motto!

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• 1. Share three words to describe yourself and share why these traits would make you a good fit as a recess and lunch aide.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2.
  
  A) How did you hear about this open position?
  
  B) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

• Theresa Gilbert, Principal
• 250 Boston Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone:
• Email: gilbertt.ma.us