One-to-One Special Education Aide

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Public Schools seek a One-to-One Paraprofessional to provide direct service to individual students under the supervision of a teacher. Responsibilities include supporting daily instruction, supervising activities, and assisting with communication systems and behavioral strategies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree (or ParaPro/WorkKeys), and ABA training.

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.
• 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.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 Credit Hours or Associate's Degree or ParaPro/WorkKeys

Job description

The Boston Public Schools seek a One-to-One Paraprofessional to provide direct service to individual students under the supervision of a teacher. Responsibilities include supporting daily instruction, supervising activities, and assisting with communication systems and behavioral strategies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree (or ParaPro/WorkKeys), and ABA training.