Paraprofessional [Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)] - [King Elementary] (SY26-27)

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

About the Role

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are key factors in educating students.

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 set-up and clean-up
• Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches
• Supervises students on field trip activities
• Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal

Requirements

• 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 Formalized Standardized Assessments:
  • ParaPro Assessment
  • WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Minimum of two years experience working with young children
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

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

Schedule

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.