ParaProfessional (4th grade)

Codman Academy Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Codman Academy Charter School in Boston is seeking a ParaProfessional to support diverse learners inside and outside the classroom, collaborating with an assigned teacher to reinforce lessons and monitor progress.

The position emphasizes classroom assistance, preparing materials, tracking attendance, and contributing to a welcoming, student-centered learning environment. Strong communication and a compassionate approach are essential for student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students.
• Effective communication skills with adults and children.
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development.
• Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood development or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher.
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students.
• Model the school’s professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom.
• Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary.
• Co-teach lesson components, leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork.
• Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, providing assistance with language translation and hygiene when necessary.
• Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• Community Engagement and Stewardship.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience working with students

Understanding of childhood development

Willingness to learn new systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in early childhood development or education

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Salary Range: $47,626.00 To $69,998.00 Annually

Job Title : ParaProfessional

Hours : Monday through Friday;Specific arrival and departure times will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.

Compensation: We offer a pay structure based on education level and years of direct experience ranging from $47,626 - $69,998.

Description: The Paraprofessional supports diverse learners in and outside of the classroom while further developing their own teaching practice. We provide students with a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment, and our teachers rely on paraprofessionals to bring their best to the classroom every day. We’re searching for a qualified paraprofessional to join us in delivering the high-quality learning we’re known for. The ideal candidate has experience in this role and is flexible in adapting to the changing demands of a classroom. This person will work closely with an assigned teacher and provide support by working with students individually and in groups, assisting with lesson plans and materials, grading homework, and writing progress reports. In order to thrive in this role, the paraprofessional must be caring, compassionate, and committed to each student’s success.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher

Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students

Model the school’s professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members

Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom

Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary

Co-teach lesson components, as determined by the teacher, by leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork

Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, providing assistance with language translation and hygiene when necessary

Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance

Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events

Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Community Engagement and Stewardship

We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.

Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement Expeditionary Learning design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.

Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.

We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.

In addition to core teaching responsibilities, all Codman staff members share responsibility for management and supervision of additional daily duties, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, crew, club, work block, and office hours. Duties will be distributed to ensure that all teacher schedules include:

2 hours of prep time per week (Monday through Thursday)

30 minutes of co-planning time with subject teacher per week (Fridays)

Required skills and qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with students

Effective communication skills with adults and children

Understanding of basic principles of childhood development

Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems

Preferred skills and qualifications

Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in early childhood development or education