Paraprofessional [Special Education Sub/Sep. Aide, Special Education Dev. Day Care DDC, PreK-8][...]

Carter School; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers in providing high-quality education at the Carter School in Boston. The role involves supporting direct instruction to students and preparing educational materials.

Qualified candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or GED, two years of experience with young children, and authorization to work in the U.S. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the educational environment of Boston Public Schools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children preferred.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Experience with young children

Instructional support

Classroom management

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Creole (Haitian)

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in Vietnamese

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in Somali

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Paraprofessional [Special Education Sub/Sep. Aide, Special Education Dev. Day Care DDC, PreK-8] - [Carter School] SY26-27

Boston Public Schools Carter School - Boston, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5728654

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2025

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

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.

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.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferredli>
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]