STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: BPS/BTU Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY25-26)

STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: BPS/BTU Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY25-26)

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This is a stipended position offered to Boston Public School paraprofessionals. The position resides in the Office of Human Capital in the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Co-chairs of the BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team. The Facilitators will attend facilitator training and deliver professional development workshops for paraprofessionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver professional development courses for Boston Public Schools paraprofessionals (online or in person).
• Participate in all Paraprofessional Facilitator Training sessions October 2025 – February 2026 (15 hours, Hybrid model Online or in person).
• Co-design a professional development course for BPS paraprofessionals in a content area approved by the Co-chairs of the BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development team.
• Facilitator coaching sessions (whole group) – March, April 2026 (2 sessions, 2.5 hours each) – 5 hours.
• Teach one 10-hour professional development course (four 2.5 hour sessions) for BPS paraprofessionals between February – May 2026.
• Planning and preparation time on their own.
• Participation in a celebration in June 2026 (1 hour).

SUPPORT EVALUATION

• Complete an evaluation survey about their experience in the paraprofessional facilitator training sessions and as workshop co-facilitators.
• Provide feedback to the Co-chairs of the BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Development team.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Currently a Boston Public Schools employee.
• Bachelor’s Degree not necessary; must have either 48 college credits or have passed the ParaPro exam.
• Minimum of 5 years of service in Boston Public Schools, with relevant classroom experience.
• Must have classroom experience in Grades K-0 to 3 and/or Grades 3 to 8.
• Must have an evaluation rating of “Meets or Exceeds Standard” in all dimensions of the most recent evaluation.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• A deeply held belief in the overarching mission of public education.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Recommendation by School Administrator or Teacher.
• Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools.

UNION/MANAGERIAL/RESIDENCY

BTU 2 (Paraprofessionals) members only. Residency not required.

COMPENSATION

Stipend - $1500 (in two or three installments throughout the year).

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• References (2) — (classroom teacher, principal/administrator, colleague/peer, student/family member).

The Boston Public Schools nondiscrimination policy applies to its programs and activities. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact [email protected].

Note: This description reflects current information for SY25-26 and is subject to change.

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