STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 1,300 - 1,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1500

Hybrid training sessions

BTU2 residency eligibility

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator to join the Academics division. The role supports training and delivering professional development for paraprofessionals, reporting to BTU/BPS Co-chairs.

The position is stipended for the 2026–27 year, with hybrid training options and a focus on collaboration with BTU and Human Capital teams.

Qualifications

• Currently a Boston Public Schools employee.
• 48 college credits or have passed the ParaPro exam.
• Minimum of 5 years of service in Boston Public Schools with classroom experience.
• Must have Grades K-0 to 3 and/or grades 3 to 8 classroom experience.
• Evaluation rating must be Meets or Exceeds Standard in the most recent evaluation.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• A deeply held belief in the mission of public education.

Responsibilities

• Attend paraprofessional facilitator training Oct 2026–Feb 2027 (10 hours, hybrid).
• Co-design a professional development course for BPS paraprofessionals.
• Facilitator coaching sessions (whole group) Mar–May 2027 (3 hrs).
• Teach one 10-hour professional development course Feb–May 2027 (four 2.5 hour sessions).
• Plan and prep time on their own.
• Celebrate in June 2027 (1 hr).
• Support evaluation efforts of paraprofessional PD workshops.
• Provide feedback to Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Development team.

Skills

Public education

US work authorization

Team collaboration

Belief in mission of public education

Education

48 college credits

ParaPro exam

Job description

STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903751

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DIVISION: Academics (Teaching and Learning)

OFFICE: Office of Educator Development and Leadership and Boston Teachers Union

REPORTS TO: Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team

ACADEMIC/

NON-ACADEMIC: Academic

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a stipended position offered to Boston Public School paraprofessionals. The positions will reside in the Office of Human Capital in the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team. The BPS/BTU Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitators will be responsible for both attending facilitator training and delivering professional development workshops for paraprofessionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all Paraprofessional Facilitator Training sessions October 2026 - February 2027 (10 hours)( Hybrid model Online or in person )
• Participate in co-designing a professional development course for BPS paraprofessionals in a content area approved by Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development team
• Facilitator coaching sessions (whole group) - March, April, May 2027 (3 sessions - 1hr) - 3 hrs
• Teach one 10-hour professional development course (four 2.5 hours sessions) for BPS paraprofessionals between February - May 2027
• Planning and Prep time on their own
• Celebration - June 2027 - 1hr

Support evaluation efforts of paraprofessional professional development workshops

• Complete an evaluation survey about their experience in the paraprofessional facilitator training sessions and as workshop co-facilitators.
• Provide feedback to Co-chairs of the BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Development team

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Currently a Boston Public Schools Employee
• Bachelor’s Degree not necessary, all must have either 48 college credits or have passed the ParaPro exam
• Minimum of 5 Years of Service in Boston Public Schools, with experience relevant to classroom specific environment
• Must have Grades K-0 to grade 3 and/or grades 3 to grade 8 Classroom experience
• Must have an evaluation rating of “Meets or Exceeds Standard” in all Dimensions of the most recent evaluation

• Current authorization to work in the United States
• A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Recommendation by School Administrator or Teacher
• Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools

UNION/MANAGERIAL/RESIDENCY REQUIRED: BTU 2 (Paraprofessionals) members only (residency not required)

COMPENSATION RANGE: Stipend - $1500 (in two or three installments throughout the year)

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, 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.

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Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]