Lead - Paraprofessional (CHS) (Internal) (SY26-27)

Posted 17 days ago

chelsea high schoolNorth Andover (MA)

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education Elementary and Secondary Schools

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About the role

Lead – Paraprofessional (CHS) (Internal) (SY26-27) Chelsea Public Schools – Chelsea High School, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5707631

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Lead – Paraprofessional (CHS) (Internal) (SY26-27)

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a paraprofessional in CPS who has worked 5+ years in the district and has experience training other new paraprofessionals in the district. A Para Lead will be someone who has demonstrated expertise as a paraprofessional and excitement to teach other paraprofessionals how to be successful in the role.

Lead Para Responsibilities: Train and guide new paraprofessionals to excel in the position

Introduce the new paraprofessional to staff members and help navigate who to go to for various tasks Provide information on important dates/ deadlines and guidance on other various topics related to the role Support with navigating technical issues Providing support for new paras, who are in the first 2 ears of employment, during the school day (2 half hour sessions per month) and during up to 2 hours per month after the regular work day; the timeframe is designated by the Principal Keep a log of number of paraprofessionals who consulted with the Lead para and the nature of the topics raised. Track hours on time sheets and submit to the Clerk Attend 4-6 district-wide meetings throughout the school year Application: Upload a letter of interest to the "documents" section of your application in TalentEd. Please specify which location you are applying for.

Compensation: Hourly rate for assigned time after school by the Principal. Lead Paras will also receive $100 per month during the school year (up to 10 months). The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluation and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, religious affiliation, age, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards. (Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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