Paraprofessional [Special Ed Sub/Separate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program] - [Warren Prescott K-6] [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY26-27)

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 in which quality and continuity are key factors 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
• Aids 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

Qualifications

• Required: Education - High School Diploma or GED, 48 Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on 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
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker

Terms

BTU, Paraprofessional 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.