Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Lab Cluster] - [ACC Gr. 9-12] (One Year Only) (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Boston is hiring a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This role assists teachers in providing high-quality educational support to students in the Boston Public Schools. Ideal candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and experience working with children.

The position supports classroom activities, prepares instructional materials, and oversees student behavior. The role is temporary, lasting one year, and requires authorization to work in the U.S. Added value for candidates who are multilingual.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports direct instruction to children individually and in small groups.
• Prepares instructional materials and assists in classroom activities.
• Manages individual and classroom behavior.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Linguistic diversity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forty-eight Credit Hours of College Coursework

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Lab Cluster] - [ACC Gr. 9-12] (One Year Only) (SY26-27)

Job Details

Job ID: 5730252

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

Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This vacancy is the result of a one-year long-term leave of absence, and the educator on leave retains attachment rights to this position while on leave. Hired candidates may be excessed or non-renewed from the position for the following school year. Please keep in mind that the position is for one year only.

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.

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 hourly rate. Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions 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].

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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