One to One Paraprofessional - [Charlestown] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct service to an individual student and participates in the daily instruction and activities of the assigned school, program, and class. Duties beyond normal classroom activities correspond to the individual 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 position is an anticipated vacancy: the incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until the expected vacancy date. Hiring is not confirmed until the position is vacated; if it is not vacant by the start of the school year, the hire may begin as a Long-Term Substitute. Some assignments may require a paraprofessional of a specific gender due to toileting needs or the student's individual history. School start and end times and school-day lengths vary; some schools have an expanded school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forty-eight credit hours of college coursework, 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 ABA.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Other qualifications may vary depending on 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 daily instruction and activities in the assigned school, program, and class.
Work instructionally with small groups of children as needed.
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; use Braille as needed.
Apply Applied Behavioral Analysis and provide behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint as required.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities, as evidenced 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.