Paraprofessional (Full-Time)

Schechter Boston is looking to hire a full-time paraprofessional. The role begins immediately and concludes at the end of the school year (June 2025). The ideal candidate will work 5 days per week 8am-4:15pm with students across grades PreK-3 and support teachers within those classrooms. Additional work hours are available in our After School Program (until 6pm).

Essential Duties

• Maximize student learning by working with individuals and/or small groups to implement classroom lessons.
• Reports directly to the Team Lead for Support or their designee at Stein Campus.
• The Schechter Paraprofessional will work in the general education setting, with students who may/may not have learning differences.
• Work may include reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
• The Schechter Paraprofessional will help students in the class to participate in classroom activities, assist with transitions, and work with students in small-group settings within the classroom.
• May correct/ review day-to-day work of students in conjunction with the classroom teacher.

The Schechter Paraprofessional will help the teacher in addressing student needs:

• Support the teachers planned lessons, help the student access academic support and support of related therapies including speech and language activities, and occupational therapy activities.
• Perform classroom and other appropriate tasks designated by the teacher or learning specialist.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all faculty.
• Participate in staff professional development as required.
• Participate as an active member of the Support Team as necessary.
• Establish an effective working relationship with classroom teachers, specialists, and other building staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead for support.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Demonstrated interest in working with students.
• Prior experience working with students in a school setting is preferred yet not essential.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with a variety of students with different learning profiles, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Pay & Benefits:

• $24-$25/hr
• We thrive to provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that supports our faculty and staff, including: health insurance, prescription drug benefit, vision, healthcare/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), long term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), 403(b) with employer matching, tuition reduction for employees’ children, up to 30 paid holidays, sick time and personal time, and early dismissal on Fridays.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to .

About the School:

Schechter Boston creates a Jewish educational experience where each child, 15 months through eighth grade, will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired and be prepared. Faculty, staff and students at Schechter benefit from a highly collaborative, mutually supportive environment in which each person’s individual strengths are recognized and cultivated, and are vital to the success and learning of the community as a whole. Individuals who work at Schechter Boston must thrive in a culture that lives every day by the following cultural values:

• Believing there is no limit to better
• Providing honest and kind feedback
• Failing forward
• Leaning into complexity
• Being kinder than necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25