This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 10/9/2024. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. At the Curley K-8, we strive to achieve a school culture that promotes inclusivity for all students. We will create a learning community that fosters access to rigorous academics for our diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities. We will achieve this through collaborative instructional planning and strategic social emotional support that best match our students' needs. 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/ http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html 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. " /> Having Trouble Logging In? Home (index.aspx) | TeachBoston.org | BPS Homepage (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/) | Admin Login (login.aspx) | Help (https://help.powerschool.com/t5/Unified-Talent-Applicant-Support/ct-p/Unified-Talent-Applicant-Support#hire) Job Listings (index.aspx) + Profile + Application Status (ViewJobHistory.aspx) + Interviews + References (ViewReferences.aspx) + Documents + Job Offers (ViewJobOffers.aspx) + FAQ Apply Now Applications will be accepted Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 AM - Sunday, June 1, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) + Print Job Posting (Admin/JobPostingPrintView.aspx?JobID=42939&Internal=) + Download Job Posting Tell a Friend Do you know someone who should apply for this job? Send this job posting to him or her! We'll send an email and include the job details and a link to this posting. Recipient's Name Recipient's Email Your Name Your Email Send me a copy Paraprofessional - [Sped Sub/Sep. Aide SPED Autism Programs] - [Curley K-8](Anticipated Vacancy)(SY24-25) Job Description Primary Location Curley K-8 Salary Range 1.0 FTE Shift Type Traditional Job Contact Information Name Title Phone Email