Job Description

Under the supervision of the teacher, One-to-One Paraprofessional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.

Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may have disabilities/diagnoses that include pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Aspergers' Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, blind/deaf, Tourettes' Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders (psychosis, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, depression), oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, and brain injury. Students who require a One-to-One Paraprofessional may also speak a language other than English.

Reports To: Principal/Head of Schools/School-based Special Education Administrator

Responsibilities

1. Working with small groups of children instructionally, toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, maintaining personal hygiene, assisting the school nurse in tube feedings, scribing, note taking, language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), Braille, Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint.
2. In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender because of the nature of the work (toileting) or because of the individual history of the student. This requirement protects both the student and the Paraprofessional.
3. Students with One-to-One Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools. In these assignments, students may participate in advanced coursework and require assistance from a Paraprofessional.
4. Collaborates with the classroom teacher to implement agreed-upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans.
5. Fosters open communication with parents and staff.
6. Performs other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent.

Qualifications - Required

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED
2. Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following assessments: ParaPro Assessment () or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ().
3. Experience working with students diagnosed with mild to moderate disabilities as listed above.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
5. Demonstrated ability in assisting with team instruction.
6. Ability to be flexible to accommodate student and/or parent/guardian needs.
7. Trained in ABA.
8. Current authorization to work in the United States.
9. Other qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the assigned student.

Qualifications - Preferred

• BPS values linguistic diversity and seeks candidates who speak another language, especially those fluent in Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Terms

BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate. Refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for details. Start and end times vary; some schools have extended hours through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) program.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate based on race, color, age, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetics, hairstyle, military or immigration status, English proficiency, or any other protected factor. For ADA accommodations during the application process, contact accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

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