Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gr. K-6] - [Temporary Vacancy] (SY25-26)

Paraprofessional [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gr. K-6] - [Temporary Vacancy] (SY25-26) Boston Public Schools Perkins Elementary - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Boston Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5561273

Application Deadline:

Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to end on 06/09/2026 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. 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. 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 on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

Position Type:

Traditional Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

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