One to One Paraprofessional - [Tynan] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct services to an assigned student and participates in the daily instruction and activities of the student’s school, program, and class. Duties beyond typical classroom activities are based on the individual student’s needs. Students may have a range of disabilities or diagnoses, and may speak a language other than English. Assignments may be at any school in the district, including examination schools, where students may need support with advanced coursework. The role collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement activities reflected in daily lesson plans, fosters communication with parents and staff, and performs related duties when requested, including when the student is absent. In some cases, the work may require a paraprofessional of a specific gender because of toileting responsibilities or the student’s individual history. Work hours vary with the assigned school’s start and end times and school-day length.

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 assigned student's specific needs.

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 the assigned student under the supervision of the teacher.
Participate in 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, including ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, and communication boards.
Provide Braille support.
Use Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint as needed.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities reflected 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.