This vacancy is the result of a one-year long-term position. Hired candidates may be excessed or non-renewed from the position for the following school year. Please keep in mind that the position is for one year only.

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. ****This school has been designated as underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts.**** Job Title: ParaprofessionalReports to: Principal/Head of SchoolGeneral 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. They will work with school staff to create an educational environment where quality and continuity are prioritized in educating students. 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 setup and cleanup. Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches. Supervises students during field trip activities. Performs other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal. Qualifications - Required: 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 following 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. Preferred Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker. BPS values linguistic diversity and encourages candidates who speak another language. BPS is particularly interested in candidates fluent in one of its 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 details on compensation, listed by Union and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some schools have a longer day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, hairstyle, military status, immigration status, or any other protected factor. They also do not tolerate retaliation or bias-based harassment. For ADA accommodations during the application process, contact accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.

#J-18808-Ljbffr