Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gr. K-6] - [King Elementary] (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The King School is seeking passionate, equity-driven educators who value collaboration and put students at the center of their work. Grade-level teams include an ESL teacher, a Special Education teacher, and multiple paraprofessionals. This is an anticipated vacancy for the 2026–27 school year; the hiring decision will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and the current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation before then.

Paraprofessionals assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of Boston Public Schools students. They work with school staff to help create an educational environment where quality and continuity are central to students’ education. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School and is covered by the BTU Paraprofessional hourly rate. Salary information is available on the BPS website.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forty-eight credit hours of college coursework, an associate 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Teacher certification or a social worker license.
• Fluency in a BPS official language: 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