SY 25/26 PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training. What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach. What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity. What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice. We are looking for teachers who:

• Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Summary: As a paraprofessional you provide academic support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher. You collaborate with colleagues, including classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators, to meet the needs of your students. Major Responsibilities: Assist with and follow a variety of classroom tasks Carry out classroom schedule and routines Prepare materials and lessons with the classroom teacher Make copies of homework, parent notices, resources Assist in helping students complete assignments Attend to behavioral and medical needs Help maintain a clean and organized classroom Implement school and district policies and procedures Arrive on time prepared to work Communicate with classroom teacher with regards to students’ social, emotional, physical and academic needs Maintain confidentiality Develop and maintain helpful, supportive, respectful, and nurturing relationships with all children and families in the classroom Assist in the maintaining a safe, healthy, secure, exciting, and developmentally appropriate classroom Incorporate and pursue special interests and talents within the classroom Observe classroom procedures as often as possible. In the event that the classroom teacher is absent, paraprofessionals will be expected to take full responsibility for or assist the substitute teacher in classroom routines and pre-planned lessons. Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classroom. Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of dismissal process. Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend Qualifications: Required 48 college credits hours or Associate degree or Passing score on ParaPro test (Minimum requirement for meeting highly qualified status) Strong background in communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Bachelor’s Degree