Basic Requirements
Qualifications for educators and staff positions at Chelsea Public Schools
Basic Requirements for Educators
Qualifications for teaching and administrative positions
School Administrators
School administrators are required to have a Master's degree and to hold appropriate Massachusetts administrative licensure certification, or be in the process of obtaining licensure/certification.
Teachers
Teachers are required to have a Bachelor's degree and to hold an appropriate Massachusetts teacher licensure/certification, or to be in the process of obtaining licensure/certification.
Substitute Teachers
Per Diem Substitute: Completed at least 2
semesters of post-secondary education
Building Substitute: Completed at least 2 years
of college
Long Term Substitute: Possess an undergraduate
degree
Paraprofessionals & Instructional Aides
Paraprofessionals and instructional aides in Title I schools are required at minimum to hold an Associates degree, 48 college credits, or have successfully passed the ParaPro assessment.
ParaPro Assessment Information
Learn more about the ParaPro assessment and register for the test through ETS (Educational Testing Service).
Visit ETS ParaProRequirements for Non-Instructional Positions
Qualifications vary by role and department
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The requirements vary depending on the role. Review positions on our SchoolSpring website to review qualifications for all positions.
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