Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide - [Lyon K-8] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide for the Lyon K-8 school to assist teachers in delivering high-quality education and create an engaged learning environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and ideally have experience working with children, contributing positively to the education of students in Boston.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Supports direct instruction to children individually and in groups.
• Prepares instructional materials and assists in classroom set up.
• Supervises students on field trip activities.

Skills

Support direct instruction

Manage classroom behavior

Assist in classroom activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide - [Lyon K-8] (SY25-26)

Join to apply for the Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide - [Lyon K-8] (SY25-26) role at Boston Public Schools

Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide - [Lyon K-8] (SY25-26)

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Paraprofessional - Instructional Aide - [Lyon K-8] (SY25-26) role at Boston Public Schools

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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.

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal/Head of Schools

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 Headmaster/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
  
  

Qualifications - 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 unit, Contractual 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 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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Public Schools by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Paraprofessional” roles.

Boston, MA $40,000.00-$45,000.00 3 months ago

8th Grade ELA Teacher, Leave Replacement [SY25/26]

Sharon Public Schools- Kindergarten Teacher- 2025-2026

Family Liaison [Mather Elementary] (SY25-26)

SY 24-25 Early Childhood Teacher Pre K - 2nd Gr- Maternity Leave

Teacher Apprentice - All Grades/Subjects

Child Care Teacher, Infant and Preschool

1-6th Grade Entry Level Elementary Teacher

Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood Education

Child Care Educator/Teacher - BrightPath Kids

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.