Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, SPED Lab Clusters] - [Beethoven] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of children in the Boston Public Schools. They work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are key factors in students’ education. This position is associated with special education substitute/aide and SPED lab clusters at Beethoven for the 2026–2027 school year.

The role reports to the Principal/Head of School. It is covered by the BTU paraprofessional hourly rate; salary and compensation information is available on the BPS website. BPS school start and end times and school-day lengths vary, and some schools provide an extended day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forty-eight college credit hours, an associate degree, or a passing score on either the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• At least two years of experience working with young children.
• Authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Teacher certification or social worker license.
• Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction for children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior using prescribed approaches.
• Supervise students during field trip activities.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED