One to One Paraprofessional - [Eliot K-8] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. The duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student. Students requiring a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses including pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Aspergers' Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, blind/deaf, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders (psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression), oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, and brain injury. Students may also speak a language other than English. In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender due to the nature of the work (toileting) or the individual history of the student, which protects both the student and the Paraprofessional. Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools, and may be participating in advanced coursework requiring assistance. The role collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities, fosters open communication with parents and staff, and performs other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent.

Requirements

• 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 or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Experience working with a student who is diagnosed with one or more of the mild to moderate disabilities listed
• Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students
• Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction
• Able to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the student and or parent/guardians
• Trained in ABA
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups of children instructionally
• Toileting
• Diapering
• Lifting and transfers
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Assisting the school nurse in tube feedings
• Scribing
• Note taking
• Language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.)
• Braille
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Behavior management
• Redirection
• De-escalation
• Physical restraint
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans
• Fosters open communications with parents and staff
• Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent

Benefits

• BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate
• Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED