What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional Sped. Sub./Sep. Aide, Learning Disabled position at Boston Public Schools?
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Reports to: Principal/Head of School
General Description and Goals:
Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of children in the Boston Public Schools.
They will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are key factors in educating students of the Boston Public Schools.
Responsibilities:
- Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
- Provides assistance with classroom activities
- Prepares instructional materials
- Assists in classroom set up and clean up
- Supervises students on field trip activities
- Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal
Qualifications:
Required:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
- Minimum of two years' experience working with young children
- Current authorization to work in the United States Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
- Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker
- BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali
Terms:
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement
Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status
The district also does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work
