Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Sped Inclusion Programs, K1 Ext. Day] - [Temporary Vacanc[...]

Young World Physical Education

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 34,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Temporary Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support student learning in Boston Public Schools. Candidates should possess at least a High School Diploma, two years of experience with young children, and authorization to work in the U.S. The role focuses on helping with direct instruction, managing classroom activities, and preparing materials. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The position starts on March 3, 2026 and ends on June 3, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience working with young children.
Current authorization to work in the United States needed by employment start date.
Fluency in BPS' official languages is preferred.
Current authorization to work in the United States on day one.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in an educational program.
Support student activities and instruction.
Manage classroom behavior and supervise students.
Assists in classroom set up and cleanup.
Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
Supervises students on field trips.
Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal.

Skills

Support direct instruction

Classroom management

Preparing instructional materials

Bilingual education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forty-eight Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree

Two years experience with young children

US work authorization on day one

Job description

Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Sped Inclusion Programs, K1 Ext. Day] - [Temporary Vacancy] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools Condon K-8 - Boston, Massachusetts
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Job Details

Job ID: 5564494
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to start on 03/03/2026 and end on 06/03/2026 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

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 accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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