Surround Care Paraprofessional - [Ellison Parks] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an enthusiastic paraprofessional to support early education in the district's full-day program for ages 3 to 7, working with classroom teachers to reinforce instruction and create a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will assist with self-help skills, supervise snack and outdoor/indoor activities, promote personal hygiene, and participate in ten hours of paid professional development beyond the workday, per district guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree or valid ParaPro/WorkKeys certification.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States must be valid by start date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to implement enrichment activities reinforcing daily instruction for ages 3–7.
• Implements activities using varied materials, following lesson plans.
• Assists children with self-help skills (zipping, buttons, tying shoes, utensils, hand washing, bathroom).
• Adheres to school-wide discipline and reporting procedures.
• Maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning and supports the academic program.

Skills

Two years experience with young kids

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 credit hours or Associate's Degree

ParaPro or WorkKeys certification

Job description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 10/06/2026. 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.

Job Description

The Early Education and Early Learning Centers provide an innovative, high quality, full day early education program designed to meet the needs of the young children and their parents in the Boston Public Schools. School staff will work and plan together to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key. On-going staff development for all members of the Centers will be an integral part of the program to support and reinforce the curricula and the philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to implement enrichment activities which reinforce the daily instruction of developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences.
• Implements agreed upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans, using a variety of materials for children ages 3 to 7 which integrate the curriculum areas.
• Provides opportunities for children to develop self-help skills including zippering, buttoning, tying shoes, using eating utensils, hand washing and using the bathroom.
• Adheres to school-wide discipline and reporting procedures.
• Maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Works under the direction of the teacher/specialist to support the school's academic program.
• Fosters open communications with parents and staff.
• Provides supervision of the following routines: snack, rest, and outdoor/indoor play.
• Promotes personal hygiene (including changing children when necessary).
• Supervises bus boarding to ensure children are on the correct bus and belted safely in their seats.
• Participates in ten (10) hours of paid professional development beyond the workday.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the 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

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• 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.

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