ParaProfessional: Student-Focused Classroom Support

Codman Academy Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Codman Academy Charter School in Boston is seeking a ParaProfessional to support diverse learners inside and outside the classroom, collaborating with an assigned teacher to reinforce lessons and monitor progress.

The position emphasizes classroom assistance, preparing materials, tracking attendance, and contributing to a welcoming, student-centered learning environment. Strong communication and a compassionate approach are essential for student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students.
• Effective communication skills with adults and children.
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development.
• Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood development or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher.
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students.
• Model the school’s professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom.
• Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary.
• Co-teach lesson components, leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork.
• Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, providing assistance with language translation and hygiene when necessary.
• Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• Community Engagement and Stewardship.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience working with students

Understanding of childhood development

Willingness to learn new systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in early childhood development or education

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Codman Academy Charter School in Boston is seeking a ParaProfessional to support diverse learners inside and outside the classroom, collaborating with an assigned teacher to reinforce lessons and monitor progress.

The position emphasizes classroom assistance, preparing materials, tracking attendance, and contributing to a welcoming, student-centered learning environment. Strong communication and a compassionate approach are essential for student success.