Special Education Paraprofessional

About the Employer

Paraprofessional (Temporary Vacancy) - Murphy K-8 School (SY26-27)

Job Title

Paraprofessional [SPED Sub./Sep Inclusion Programs, Gr 2] - Murphy K-8 School (Temporary Vacancy) (SY26-27)

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 children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are key factors in educating students.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications - Required

Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments:
* Parapro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/)
* WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
Current authorization to work in the United States - candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Certification as a Teacher or License as a Social Worker.
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 BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by unions and grade/step.

School Hours and Schedules

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of:
* Race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency,
Or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities.
BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.
If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.