Boston Public Schools
One to One Paraprofessional - [Mattahunt] (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Under the supervision of the teacher,
One-to-One Paraprofessional
will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses that include pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders (psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression), oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, and brain injury. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may also speak a language other than English.
Reports To: Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator
Responsibilities
Work with small groups of children instructionally, assist with toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, maintain personal hygiene, assist the school nurse in tube feedings, scribing, note taking, and support language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), Braille, Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint.
In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender due to the nature of the work (toileting) or the individual history of the student. This requirement protects both the student and the paraprofessional.
Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools, and may participate in advanced coursework requiring assistance.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement activities as per daily lesson plans.
Foster open communication with parents and staff.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, especially when the student is absent.
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 the ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
Experience working with students diagnosed with mild to moderate disabilities listed above.
Demonstrated experience working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
Ability to assist with team instruction and be flexible to meet student and parent/guardian needs.
Training in ABA.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Other qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the student.
Qualifications - Preferred
BPS values linguistic diversity and prefers candidates fluent in one of BPS's official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Terms BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate. Refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for details. Salaries vary by Union and Grade/Step.
The school day times vary; some schools have extended hours through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. Retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment are not tolerated.
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One-to-One Paraprofessional
will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses that include pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders (psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression), oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, and brain injury. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may also speak a language other than English.
Reports To: Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator
Responsibilities
Work with small groups of children instructionally, assist with toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, maintain personal hygiene, assist the school nurse in tube feedings, scribing, note taking, and support language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), Braille, Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint.
In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender due to the nature of the work (toileting) or the individual history of the student. This requirement protects both the student and the paraprofessional.
Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools, and may participate in advanced coursework requiring assistance.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement activities as per daily lesson plans.
Foster open communication with parents and staff.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, especially when the student is absent.
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 the ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
Experience working with students diagnosed with mild to moderate disabilities listed above.
Demonstrated experience working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
Ability to assist with team instruction and be flexible to meet student and parent/guardian needs.
Training in ABA.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Other qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the student.
Qualifications - Preferred
BPS values linguistic diversity and prefers candidates fluent in one of BPS's official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Terms BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate. Refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for details. Salaries vary by Union and Grade/Step.
The school day times vary; some schools have extended hours through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. Retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment are not tolerated.
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