One to One Paraprofessional - [Mather] (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a One-to-One Paraprofessional at Mather Elementary. Under teacher supervision, you will provide direct service to individual students and participate in daily instruction and activities.

Responsibilities include assistive care, collaboration with staff, and support for students with various needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an associate degree (or ParaPro/WorkKeys), ABA training, and valid US work authorization by

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 or WorkKeys.
• Experience with students diagnosed with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students and assist with team instruction.
• Trained in ABA and US work authorization by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individual students under teacher supervision.
• Participate in daily instruction and activities of the class and school program.
• Assist with toileting, diapering, lifting, transfers, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Assist the school nurse with tube feedings and related tasks as needed.
• Support with language systems (ASL, SEE 2, PECS, communication boards, etc.) and Braille.
• Assist with behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and safe restraint as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree

Passing score on ParaPro or WorkKeys

Experience with students with mild to moderate disabilities

ABA training

US work authorization by start date

Job description

One to One Paraprofessional - [Mather] (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883295

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Under the supervision of the teacher, One-to-One Paraprofessional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.

Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses that include pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Aspergers' Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, blind/deaf, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders (psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression), oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders and brain injury. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may also speak a language other than English.

Reports To: Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator

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. This requirement protects both the student and the One-to-one Paraprofessional.
• 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.

Qualifications - Required

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
• 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.
• Able to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the student and or parent/guardians.
• Trained in ABA
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
• Other qualifications will vary depending on the specific needs of the assigned student.

Qualifications - Preferred

• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms

BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail].

Position Type: --

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]