Paraprofessional [Instructional Aide - KDG Programs, Gr. K0-K2] - [Eliot K-8] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for KDG Programs at Eliot K-8, providing essential support in classrooms and assisting teachers. This role requires a minimum of a high school diploma and some college coursework or related assessments. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with young children for minimum two years.
• Current authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction to children individually and in groups.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom activities.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior.

Skills

Ability to support instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Paraprofessional [Instructional Aide - KDG Programs, Gr. K0-K2] - [Eliot K-8] (SY25-26)

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General Description and Goals:

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

General Description and Goals:

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Boston Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
• Provides assistance with classroom activities.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Assists in classroom set up and clean up.
• Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
• Supervises students on field trip activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal.
  
  

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).
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
  
  

Qualification - Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker.
• 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 hourly rate

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union 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 in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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