Paraprofessional - [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide SPED Autism Programs] - [Curley K-8] (Anticipated Vacanc[...]

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools Curley K-8 in Boston, MA is seeking a Paraprofessional for an anticipated vacancy in SPED Autism Programs. The hire may start as a Long-Term Substitute if the vacancy is not vacated by the start of the school year.

The role supports teachers with instruction, prepares instructional materials, and assists in classroom setup and behavior management, including supervising field trips and daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 48 credit hours of college coursework or an associate's degree, or a passing score on ParaPro or WorkKeys assessments.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

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 trips.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal.

Job description

Paraprofessional - [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide SPED Autism Programs] - [Curley K-8] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY24-25)

Boston Public Schools Curley K-8 - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4971365

Application Deadline: May 01, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 2/10/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

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

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.

The 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.

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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