Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep Aide, Inclusion K2] - [JFK Elementary] (Temporary Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Kennedy JF Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK Elementary in the Boston Public Schools district seeks a Paraprofessional to cover a leave, starting immediately through 10/26/26. The role involves supporting instruction and classroom activities under the Principal/Head of Schools.

The paraprofessional will assist in small groups, prepare instructional materials, manage behavior, supervise field trips, and work with diverse students. Requires 2+ years experience with young children and authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 48 credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's degree, or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by start date.

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 setup and cleanup.
• Manages individual and classroom behavior using prescribed approaches.
• Supervises students on field trips.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Headmaster/Principal.

Skills

Two years experience with young kids

Supports classroom instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 credit hours / Associate's degree / ParaPro or WorkKeys

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Teacher certification or social work license (preferred)

Job description

Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep Aide, Inclusion K2] - [JFK Elementary] (Temporary Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to end on10/26/26when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

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.
• 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 - 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.

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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