1:1 Paraprofessional — Autism & Learning Support

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a dedicated One-to-One Paraprofessional to support individual students under the supervision of a teacher. The role involves direct instructional participation, assisting with hygiene, mobility, communication systems, and ABA-based behavior support.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an associate degree or pass ParaPro/WorkKeys, and experience working with students with disabilities; bilingual skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Forty‑eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Experience working with a student who is diagnosed with one or more of the mild to moderate disabilities listed above.
• Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction.
• Trained in ABA.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups of children instructionally, toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, maintaining personal hygiene, assisting the school nurse in tube feedings, scribing, note taking, language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), Braille, Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de‑escalation and physical restraint.
• In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender because of the nature of the work (toileting) or because of the individual history of the student.
• Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district including the examination schools. In these school assignments, students may be participating in advanced coursework and require assistance from a Paraprofessional.
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement agreed‑upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans.
• Fosters open communications with parents and staff.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal/School‑based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent.

Skills

ABA training

Communication with families

Team instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or associate degree

ParaPro or WorkKeys proficiency

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks a dedicated One-to-One Paraprofessional to support individual students under the supervision of a teacher. The role involves direct instructional participation, assisting with hygiene, mobility, communication systems, and ABA-based behavior support.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an associate degree or pass ParaPro/WorkKeys, and experience working with students with disabilities; bilingual skills are welcome.