One to One Paraprofessional

About the Role

Under the supervision of the teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct, individualized service to students with diverse needs. This role is integral to the daily instruction and activities of the assigned school, program, and classroom. Beyond standard classroom duties, the paraprofessional's responsibilities are tailored specifically to the unique requirements of the student they support.

Students assigned to this role may have a wide range of disabilities or diagnoses, including pervasive developmental disorders, autism, physical handicaps, sensory impairments, psychiatric disorders, and brain injuries. The role also supports students who speak a language other than English, ensuring they can fully participate in their educational environment.

Day in the Life

You will work closely with small groups of children to support instructional goals, while also providing essential personal care such as toileting, diapering, lifting, transfers, and hygiene maintenance. You may assist the school nurse with tube feedings and utilize various communication systems, including ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange Systems, and Braille.

A significant part of the role involves behavior management, including redirection, de-escalation, and, when necessary, physical restraint. You will collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement daily lesson plans and foster open communication with parents and staff. In some cases, the role may require specific gender alignment to ensure the comfort and safety of the student during personal care activities.

Hiring Process & Application

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States by their first day of employment. For those requiring an accommodation pursuant to the ADA during the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.

Equal Opportunity

The Boston Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, 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. BPS does not tolerate retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.

We value linguistic diversity and are particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in BPS official languages, including Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Somali.