Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, SPED ABA Programs] - [Perkins] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering a high-quality education program for students of diverse backgrounds. You will support instruction, prepare materials, supervise students, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years working with young children, with options to satisfy via 48 college credits or an associate's degree, or qualified standardized assessments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 48 College Credits or an Associate's Degree or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys assessments.
• 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 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.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication

Behavior management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Associate's degree option

ParaPro or WorkKeys certification option

Job description

General Description and Goals

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.

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