One-to-One Paraprofessional: Support & Growth

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated One-to-One Paraprofessional to work under a teacher's supervision, providing direct support to a single student and assisting with daily instruction and activities across the school program.

The role may involve working with students who have disabilities, utilizing ABA techniques, and collaborating with parents and staff. Duties include toileting, transfers, behavior support, and implementing individualized plans to promote safety and learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 48 college credits or an associate's degree, or a passing score on ParaPro or WorkKeys.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.

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).
• Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district including the examination schools.
• 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 trained

Team instruction support

Parent collaboration

Flexible to student needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 College Credits or Associate's Degree

ParaPro or WorkKeys proficiency

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated One-to-One Paraprofessional to work under a teacher's supervision, providing direct support to a single student and assisting with daily instruction and activities across the school program.

The role may involve working with students who have disabilities, utilizing ABA techniques, and collaborating with parents and staff. Duties include toileting, transfers, behavior support, and implementing individualized plans to promote safety and learning.