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Paraprofessional (Sped Sub/Sep Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) K1) - (Orchard Garden Pilot (SY25-26))

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General Description and Goals

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Paraprofessionals assist teachers in providing high-quality, innovative education programs tailored to the needs of students in Boston Public Schools. They collaborate with staff to create an educational environment emphasizing quality and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
• Assist with classroom activities
• Prepare instructional materials
• Help set up and clean up classrooms
• Manage individual and classroom behavior using prescribed approaches
• Supervise students during field trips
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School/Principal

Qualifications - Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree, or passing scores on ParaPro or WorkKeys assessments
• At least two years of experience working with young children
• Authorization to work in the U.S. by the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching certification or social work license
• Fluency in one of BPS's official languages (Spanish, Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali) is highly valued

Terms

BTU, hourly rate for Paraprofessionals. Refer to the salary section on the Career Site for details. Salaries vary by Union and Grade/Step. School hours may vary, with some schools operating under the "Schedule A" Extended Learning Time agreement.

The Boston Public Schools do not discriminate based on race, color, age, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetics, hairstyle, military status, immigration status, or English proficiency. Accommodations under ADA are available; contact

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

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