One to One Paraprofessional - [Curley] (SY26-27)
About The Position
Under the supervision of a teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct support to an individual student and participates in the daily instruction and activities of the assigned school, program, and class. Duties beyond typical classroom activities are tailored to the student's needs. Students may have a range of disabilities or diagnoses, may speak a language other than English, and may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools, where they may participate in advanced coursework. The paraprofessional collaborates with the classroom teacher to carry out activities reflected in daily lesson plans, fosters communication with parents and staff, and performs related duties as requested by the Head of School, Principal, or school-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent. Depending on the student's needs, the role may involve personal care, instructional support, communication systems, behavioral support, and physical assistance. In some cases, the position may require a specific gender because of toileting duties or the student's individual history, to protect both the student and the paraprofessional. This position is covered by the BTU Paraprofessional Unit and paid at a contractual hourly rate. BPS school start and end times and school-day lengths vary; some schools have longer days under the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Forty-eight college credit hours, an associate's degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
- Experience working with a student diagnosed with one or more of the listed mild to moderate disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability and experience working with parents or guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
- Demonstrated ability and experience assisting with team instruction.
- Flexibility to accommodate the needs of the student and/or parents or guardians.
- Training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
- Additional qualifications may vary according to the specific needs of the assigned student.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct service to an individual student under the supervision of a teacher.
- Participate in the daily instruction and activities of the assigned school, program, and class.
- Work instructionally with small groups of children.
- Assist with toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Assist the school nurse with tube feedings.
- Provide scribing and note-taking support.
- Use language and communication systems such as ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, and communication boards, and provide Braille support as needed.
- Support Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint as needed.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement activities reflected in daily lesson plans.
- Foster open communication with parents and staff.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School, Principal, or school-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
