One to One Paraprofessional - [Blackstone] (SY26-27)

About the role

Under the supervision of the teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct service to individual students and participates in daily instruction and activities of the assigned school, program, and class. The role reports to the Principal/Head of School/School-based Special Education Administrator. Beyond normal classroom activities, duties correspond directly to the student's needs, which may include a range of disabilities/diagnoses (e.g., pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, blind/deaf, Tourette's Syndrome, obsessive‑compulsive disorder, post‑traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders such as psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, brain injury) and/or limited English proficiency. In some cases a specific gender may be required for toileting or based on the student's history to protect both student and staff.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups of children instructionally
• Toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Assisting the school nurse in tube feedings
• Scribing and note taking
• Implementing language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.)
• Teaching Braille
• Applying Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Behavior management, redirection, de‑escalation, and physical restraint
• Collaborating with the classroom teacher to implement agreed‑upon activities as evidenced in daily lesson plans
• Fostering open communication with parents and staff
• Performing other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal/School‑based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty‑eight (48) credit hours of college coursework, an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Experience working with a student diagnosed with one or more of the mild to moderate disabilities listed
• Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students
• Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction
• Ability to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the student and/or parent/guardians
• Trained in ABA
• Current authorization to work in the United States (must have by first day of employment)
• Other qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the assigned student

Qualifications

• Preferred: fluency in one of BPS’ official languages – Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali

Pay

Contractual hourly rate; refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for details (salaries listed by Union and Grade/Step).

Schedule

Start and end times vary by school; some BPS schools have a longer school day through the “Schedule A” Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.