Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, SPED Multi-Handicapped, Gr. 9-12] - [Charlestown High] (S[...]

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay based on BTU rates

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Paraprofessional for Charlestown High to support teachers and students in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children, a high school diploma or GED, and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities include assisting with direct instruction, preparing materials, and managing classroom behavior. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and fluency in additional languages.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction to children in various settings.
• Assist in classroom setup and activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to assist in classroom activities

Behavior management skills

Fluency in additional languages

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, SPED Multi-Handicapped, Gr. 9-12] – Charlestown High (SY26-27)

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 09/02/2026. 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.

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. They 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
• 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 following formalized standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• 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
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

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, and 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.

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