Paraprofessional Special Education Services K-12

Paraprofessionals provide both academic and behavioral supports for students with disabilities. Beyond core daily responsibilities, Paraprofessionals are future educators in our organization who are not only directly supporting our children but developing their instructional skillset over time.
Suggested Qualifications

• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of BPS.
• High school diploma or equivalent (at minimum).
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
• One year working in education and/or with a diverse student population in a non-education setting.
• Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement.
• Demonstrated track record of operating with a growth mindset and deep humility in all previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, motivating, and relevant one-on-one and small group academic and behavior support to students with a variety of needs in the classroom, using plans and modifications supported/provided by case manager.
• Collaborate regularly with grade level and Special Education teams regarding individual students' progress and needs; provide data and anecdotal information on scholar progress during instruction.
• Teach, support and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children.
• Participate in required training as requested.
• Actively engage in professional development, learning opportunities and school-wide efforts (including but not limited to) issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Supports functional and adaptive needs as assigned; and may include but not limited to toileting assistance, feeding assistance and related needs.
• Continuously use feedback to make productive changes in instructional practices and overall performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements meeting deadlines.
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer operations and functions, use of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications, and skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, copier, etc. Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with School and Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR
• 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
• Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:
• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all School policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position is for the 2025 2026 school year for 190 days and follows the approved school calendar.

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