Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)] - [Tynan Elementary] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

7d • 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 educating students. This is an anticipated vacancy at Tynan Elementary, expected to be vacant by 10/30/2026. The incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until that date, so the hire will not be 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. The position is covered by BTU terms and the Paraprofessional hourly rate; salary information is available on the BPS website. School start and end times and school-day lengths vary, and some schools have an extended 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 either the ParaPro Assessment or the WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• At least two years of experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Certification as a teacher or licensure as a social worker.
• Fluency in another language, particularly a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
• Provide assistance 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