One to One Paraprofessional - [Grew] (ASL Proficient) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

23h•Onsite

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 instruction and daily activities of the assigned school, program, and class. Duties are tailored to the student’s needs, which may include support for students with a range of disabilities or diagnoses and students who speak a language other than English. Assignments may be at any school in the district, including examination schools, where students may participate in advanced coursework. The paraprofessional collaborates with the classroom teacher to carry out activities documented in daily lesson plans, fosters communication with parents and staff, and performs related duties when requested, particularly when the assigned student is absent. The position requires ASL proficiency, ABA training, and flexibility to accommodate the student’s and family’s needs.

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.
ASL proficiency, as specified in the job title.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in one of BPS’s 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 daily instruction and school, program, and classroom activities.
Work instructionally with small groups of children.
Assist with toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, and personal hygiene.
Assist the school nurse with tube feedings.
Provide scribing and note-taking support.
Use communication and language systems, including ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, and communication boards; provide Braille support as needed.
Use Applied Behavioral Analysis and provide behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint as required.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement activities agreed upon in daily lesson plans.
Foster open communication with parents and staff.
Perform other related duties requested by the Head of School, Principal, or school-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent.