Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, SPED Inclusion Programs] – [Edison] [Temporary Vacancy] (SY24-25)
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
Edison Elementary – Boston, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5180661

Application Deadline:

Jun 15, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
This position is a temporary vacancy that is expected to end at the conclusion of SY2425. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

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 the children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the 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.
Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
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 (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
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
Qualification –

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:

BTU, Paraprofessional hourly rate
Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.
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.
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, and 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.

Position Type:

Traditional