Paraprofessional [Instructional Aide - Vocational, Gr. 9-12] - [Madison Park HS] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering a high-quality education program. The role involves supporting instruction, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with school staff to create an effective learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction to children individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and prepare instructional materials.
• Supervise students during field trips.

Skills

Collaboration

Behavior Management

Instructional Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forty-eight college credit hours or an Associate's Degree

Job description

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 students in Boston Public Schools. They will collaborate with school staff to create an educational environment emphasizing quality and continuity.

Responsibilities:

1. Support direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
2. Assist with classroom activities.
3. Prepare instructional materials.
4. Help set up and clean up classrooms.
5. Manage individual and classroom behavior using prescribed approaches.
6. Supervise students during field trips.
7. Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal.

Qualifications - Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Forty-eight (48) college credit hours or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker.
• BPS values linguistic diversity; candidates fluent in BPS's official languages (Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali) are especially encouraged.

Terms: BTU, Paraprofessional hourly rate. For more information on compensation, please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site. Salaries vary by Union and Grade/Step.

Start and end times, as well as the length of the school day, vary across BPS schools. Some schools have extended hours through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. The district also prohibits retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment that demean individuals' dignity or interfere with their ability to learn or work.