Paraprofessional - [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide SPED Autism Programs] - [Lee K-8] (Temporary Vacancy) (SY26-27)

About the role

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to end on 05/03/2027 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: 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 - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali