Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 9/02/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date.

Job Title:

Paraprofessional

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. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are prioritized 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 setup and cleanup
• Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches
• Supervises students on field trips
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal

Qualifications - Required:

• 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 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

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali

Terms:

BTU, Paraprofessional hourly rate. Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more details. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some schools have a longer 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, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetics, hairstyle, military status, immigration status, or any other factor prohibited by law. BPS also prohibits retaliation or bias-based harassment. For accommodations under the ADA during the application process, contact accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

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