Paraprofessional [Sped SubSep. Aide, SPED Autistic Programs] [Orchard Gardens K-8] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY25-26)

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 12/04/2025. However the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement leave or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated.

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

General Description and Goals:

Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Boston Public Schools.

Responsibilities

1. Supports direct instruction to children individually in small groups and in classroom settings
2. Provides assistance with classroom activities.
3. Prepares instructional materials.
4. Assists in classroom set up and clean up.
5. Manages individual and classroom behavior using prescribed approaches.
6. Supervises students on field trip activities.
7. Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal.

Qualifications -Required:

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED.
2. Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associates Degree or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment ( or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ( of two years experience working with young children.
3. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Qualification - Preferred:

1. Associates or Bachelors Degree.
2. Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker.
3. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom school and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS official languages:Spanish Creole (Cape Verdean) Creole (Haitian) Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese & Somali.

Terms: BTU Paraprofessional hourly rate

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority