ABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary School

ABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary SchoolABA Paraprofessional-- South Row Elementary School Chelmsford Public Schools South Row Elementary - Chelmsford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5862056
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description 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: ABA Paraprofessional

Location:

South Row Elementary School

Description:

The successful candidate will work with elementary school students in our therapeutic program (STRIVE) to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting. Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans. Collect data consistently for students assigned. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Additional responsibilities:

* Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting

* Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers

* Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.

* Knowledge of special education procedures.

* Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary school level.

* Experience working with age appropriate students in a school setting.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education
coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

* Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team.

* Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.

* Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting

* Work as part of a team with teachers, BCBA and related service providers

* Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers

* Ability to collect data consistently

* Ability to consistently follow and implement a behavior support plan.

* Assist students with toileting if needed

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education Team
Chair, and Director of Student Services.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for an annual "toileting " stipend if applicable.
Qualified applicants may be eligible for additional paid training (outside of regular school hours.)
Position is eligible for paid sick, personal and bereavement time Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to South Row Elementary

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!

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Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race,…