Boston Public Schools
Inclusive Practices Support Community Field Coordinator (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Inclusive Practices Support Community Field Coordinator (SY25-26)
Job at Boston Public Schools. Reports to Executive Director of Special Education or Designee.
Location:
Boston, MA
General Description The Boston Public Schools Office of Special Education Supports and Services seeks a dynamic, innovative individual to collaborate with Inclusion Support Specialists and school-based teams to provide direct support to general, inclusive, and substantially separate classrooms. The role involves developing and implementing instructional strategies, behavior, and social skill supports. Four district-wide Inclusive Practices Support Teams (two Specialists, one Paraprofessional) will provide counseling, coaching, modeling, tool development, and professional learning to support all students.
Responsibilities
Provide direct classroom support to develop instructional, behavioral, and social strategies.
Support paraprofessionals in ABA and PBIS strategies and model interventions for high intensity, chronic or physical aggression behaviors.
Participate in developing short- and long-term classroom strategies and intensive intervention sessions for paraprofessionals.
Model strategies and assist Specialists in developing district-wide professional learning for paraprofessionals.
Other tasks as requested by Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Sixteen (16) contact hours of college coursework or an Associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the two formal assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
Extensive experience supporting direct, small and whole group instruction to students with disabilities.
Extensive experience implementing individual and classroom behavior management plans.
Minimum three years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional in a large urban district.
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically responsive practice and ability to assess and address academic and behavioral needs.
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual or fluent in a second language.
Terms and Salary This is a BTU CFC position; salary depends on education and experience. Salary ranges are listed by union grade/step. For more information on benefits and compensation, see the Boston Public Schools Employee Benefits and Policies page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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Location:
Boston, MA
General Description The Boston Public Schools Office of Special Education Supports and Services seeks a dynamic, innovative individual to collaborate with Inclusion Support Specialists and school-based teams to provide direct support to general, inclusive, and substantially separate classrooms. The role involves developing and implementing instructional strategies, behavior, and social skill supports. Four district-wide Inclusive Practices Support Teams (two Specialists, one Paraprofessional) will provide counseling, coaching, modeling, tool development, and professional learning to support all students.
Responsibilities
Provide direct classroom support to develop instructional, behavioral, and social strategies.
Support paraprofessionals in ABA and PBIS strategies and model interventions for high intensity, chronic or physical aggression behaviors.
Participate in developing short- and long-term classroom strategies and intensive intervention sessions for paraprofessionals.
Model strategies and assist Specialists in developing district-wide professional learning for paraprofessionals.
Other tasks as requested by Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Sixteen (16) contact hours of college coursework or an Associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the two formal assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
Extensive experience supporting direct, small and whole group instruction to students with disabilities.
Extensive experience implementing individual and classroom behavior management plans.
Minimum three years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional in a large urban district.
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically responsive practice and ability to assess and address academic and behavioral needs.
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual or fluent in a second language.
Terms and Salary This is a BTU CFC position; salary depends on education and experience. Salary ranges are listed by union grade/step. For more information on benefits and compensation, see the Boston Public Schools Employee Benefits and Policies page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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