Health Paraprofessional (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

23h

About The Position

Boston Public Schools’ Office of Health Services is hiring a detail-oriented Health Paraprofessional for a two-year, grant-funded role enhancing district health screening capabilities. Based in the Office of Health Services, the position rotates among individual schools. The Paraprofessional is directed by Office of Health Services administration and works with School Nurses to support student health, screening data management, and referral processing. The grant funding is stated to run through June 2027. The role conducts vision, hearing, BMI (height and weight), and postural/scoliosis screenings using standard charts and electronic screening tools. It includes setting up and breaking down screening stations, entering results into the SNAP Health Center platform, preparing referral letters for families, and assisting with data audits. When assigned to a school, the Paraprofessional also provides appropriate non-clinical operational support to the School Nurse and helps maintain a welcoming health-office environment. The position requires completion of the BU SHIELD School Health Screenings Course and training on applicable devices, software, and district protocols. It requires travel between school sites, reliable transportation, strong communication and technical skills, and compliance with student privacy laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness and ability to complete the BU SHIELD School Health Screenings Course immediately upon hire.
Ability to perform data entry, navigate software platforms (specifically SNAP Health Center), and operate electronic office or medical equipment.
Ability to work in different school environments and travel between sites as directed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with School Nurses and administrators.
Successful completion of CORI/SORI background checks.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for district-wide travel.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or 48 college credits, preferred in accordance with BPS Paraprofessional standards.
Fluency in a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Prior experience with health data entry, medical records, or working in a school health setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct district-wide vision, hearing, BMI (height and weight), and postural/scoliosis screenings as assigned.
Set up and break down screening stations at school sites and support an efficient workflow for groups of students.
Adapt screening protocols for diverse student populations, including use of culturally responsive tools such as LEA Symbols for English Learners.
Enter screening results (Pass, Fail, or Unable to Test) accurately and within designated timelines in the SNAP Health Center platform.
Identify students who fail screenings and generate, print, and organize referral letters for families.
Assist the Office of Health Services with audits of screening data to support mandated grant reporting.
Support School Nurses with appropriate health-office tasks, including managing student flow, organizing supplies, and non-clinical administrative duties.
Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students visiting the health office.
Coordinate with central Office of Health Services and school-based staff about screening schedules and logistics.
Complete required screening, device, software, and district-protocol training.
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.