Security Paraprofessional - [Sarah Roberts] [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY26-27) (Repost)
This position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by 09/02/2026. The current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the vacancy date, so your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated. You may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
Reports to: Principal/Head of schools
About the Role
The Security Paraprofessional will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of children in the Boston Public Schools. They will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are key factors in educating students.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, common areas, and school grounds.
- Assist in the arrival and dismissal of students.
- Manage PM detention hall.
- Monitor the front door and visitor pass program.
- Unlock lavatories and maintain a log of student use.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Headmaster.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework, an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following assessments:
- ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/)
- WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html)
- Minimum of two years of experience working with young children.
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience working with adolescents.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting.
- Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Terms: BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, contractual hourly rate. For more information on salary and compensation, refer to the BPS website.