Paraprofessional [Special Ed Sub/Separate Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program, K0/K1] [Temporary Vacancy] (SY22-23)
Full Time
Boston, MA 02119
Posted
Job description
This position is a temporary vacancy expected to end on 06/30/2023. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.
The Office of Special Education is seeking a paraprofessional who is competent in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis and is physically able to escort students and respond to student behaviors through a behavioral support plan. The classroom will be part of a three-classroom.
Reports to: Department of Special Education
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 education environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Boston Public Schools.
Responsibilities:
- Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
- Provides assistance with classroom activities.
- Prepares instructional materials.
- Assists in the 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 Department of Special Education
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 one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment
(http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or 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.
Location: Satellite Program
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 Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their
ability to learn or work.
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