Paraprofessional - Alternative Education High Schools

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of the youth enrolled in ABCD Alternative Education High Schools.
• Work with the Director (Principal) and other school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the student population.
• Support direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
• Help with classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Assist in classroom setup and clean up.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
• Supervise students on field trip activities.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director (Principal).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one to three of experience working with youth or young adults is required.
• Forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or a passing score on one of the following is required:
  • ParaPro Assessment.
  • WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• An Associate’s degree, Teacher Certificate, and/or a Social Work License is preferred.
• Highly innovative, enthusiastic individual with keen problem-solving aptitude and attitude.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual skill in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred but not required.

ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.To fulfill this purpose, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty, from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.