STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Teacher/Coach for Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY26-27)
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a stipended position offered to Boston Public School teachers. The positions will reside in the Office of Teacher Leadership and Development in the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and deliver training to prepare Paraprofessional Facilitators to develop and deliver professional development courses for Boston Public Schools paraprofessionals (Online or In-person)
Design and lead Paraprofessional Facilitator Training sessions October 2026 - February 2027 (20 hours) (Online or In-person)
Facilitator coaching sessions (whole and small group) - March, April, May 2027 - 10 hrs
Attend and coach Paraprofessional PD Facilitators as they teach their 10-hour professional development course (four 2.5 hours sessions) for BPS paraprofessionals between February - May 2027 (as agreed upon with Paraprofessional PD Facilitators)
Plan and prep time on their own
Lead the Celebration of Paraprofessional Facilitators as they conclude their program year - June 2027 - 1hr
Support evaluation efforts of paraprofessional professional development workshops
Complete an evaluation survey about their experience in the paraprofessional facilitator training sessions and as workshop co-facilitators
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Currently a Boston Public Schools Employee
Experience leading professional development and/or facilitating adult learning
Experience working collaboratively with paraprofessionals in a classroom setting
Minimum of 5 Years of Service in Boston Public Schools, with experience relevant to classroom specific environment
Current authorization to work in the United States
A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Experience working as a teacher of children with special needs
Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools
UNION/MANAGERIAL/RESIDENCY REQUIRED
BTU 3 (teachers) members only
COMPENSATION RANGE
Stipend - $3000
APPLICATION REQUEST
Resume
References (2) - principal/administrator, colleague/peer, coach)