One to One Paraprofessional - [Horace Mann] (SY26-27)

About the Role

Under the supervision of the teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. The duties correspond directly to the needs of the student, who may have disabilities/diagnoses such as pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Aspergers' Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, or brain injury. Students may also speak a language other than English. Reports to the Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups of children instructionally
• Assisting with toileting, diapering, lifting, and transfers
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Assisting the school nurse in tube feedings
• Scribing and note-taking
• Using language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.)
• Assisting with Braille
• Applying Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint
• Collaborating with the classroom teacher to implement daily lesson plans
• Fostering open communication with parents and staff
• Performing other related duties as requested, particularly when the student is absent

Qualifications

• 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 mild to moderate disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students
• Experience in assisting with team instruction
• Flexibility to accommodate student and parent/guardian needs
• Trained in ABA
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali

Terms: BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate. Please refer to the BPS website for salary and compensation details. The Boston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.