Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gr. 7-12] - [Ruth Batson] (SY26-27)

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: High School Diploma or GED, 48 credit hours of college coursework, or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants, and at least two years of experience working with young children.
• Candidates must have 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

BPS values linguistic diversity and is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. The BTU hourly rate applies to Paraprofessionals.

Pay

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions 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.