Security Paraprofessional - [BDEA] (Anticipated Vacancy) (Temporary Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Security Paraprofessional for a temporary vacancy to support staff and ensure a safe school environment. The role covers hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas while assisting with arrivals, dismissals, and supervision of students.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an Associate's degree, and at least two years of experience with young children. BPS values multilingual candidates and ADA accommodations are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on ParaPro or WorkKeys assessments.
• Minimum of two years experience with young children.
• Authorized to work in the United States by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of hallways, classrooms, common areas and grounds.
• Assist in arrival and dismissal of students.
• Manage PM detention hall.
• Monitor front door and visitor pass program.
• Unlock lavatories and log student use.
• Perform other duties as requested by Headmaster.

Skills

Experience with young children

Multicultural experience

Bilingual language value

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Associates

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to start 10/26/2026 and end on 01/11/2027 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

Reports to: Principal/Head of schools

General Description and Goals

Security Paraprofessional will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Security Paraprofessional 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

The primary responsible of the Security Paraprofessional is to maintain the safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, common areas and school grounds.

• Assist in the arrival and dismissal of students.
• Manage PM detention hall.
• Monitor the front door and visitor pass program.
• Unlock lavatories and maintain a log of student use.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Headmaster.

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.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting.
• 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 Unit, Contractual 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 demeines 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 [e-mail].