About this role
Reports to: Principal/Head of School Job Description: Boston Public Schools is offering an Afterschool Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality afterschool programming for students with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Responsibilities: One-to-One Facilitator will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the after-school program to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal school activities, the duties of a One-to-One Paraprofessional correspond directly to the needs of the student.
1. Working with assigned student instructionally, toileting, diapering, lifting and transfers, maintaining personal hygiene, assisting the school nurse in tube feedings, scribing, note taking, language/ communication systems (ASL, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), 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 One-to-one Paraprofessional.
3. Collaborates with the primary facilitator to implement agreed-upon activities, as evidenced in daily after-school programming plans.
4. Fosters open communication with after-school staff and director.
5. Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal/School-based Special Education Administrator, particularly when the student is absent. Includes: 1. Provides active supervision during all program activities and daily routines, including arrival, snack, indoor and outdoor play, transitions, and pick-up. 2. Promotes children's health, safety, and personal hygiene (including diapering and toileting when necessary). 3. Supports the successful participation of all children, including children with disabilities and diverse developmental and learning needs. 4. Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. 5. Maintains a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment conducive to children's learning and development. 6. Collaborates with afterschool Facilitators, school staff, and families to support children's Success. 7. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, club activity, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive multicultural learning environment. 8. Participates in required orientation, staff meetings, and training. Qualifications – Required: 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Nine (9) + credit hours of college coursework in early childhood education or related field, or forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment; or ACT WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants. 3. Minimum of two years of experience working with young children. 4. Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment. 5. Experience working with children in an early childhood, preschool, or afterschool setting. 6. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Qualifications - preferred: 1. Experience supporting young children with disabilities in inclusive or specialized early childhood settings. a.Experience working with a student who is diagnosed with one or more of the moderate to severe disabilities attending Horace Mann School. 2. Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located. 3. Familiarity with the students, families, and school community Terms: Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week during the school year (2.5 hours per day). Additional hours for required meetings, training, and professional development may be required. Staff may opt to work all 10 hours or in any increment of 2.5 hours.
Rate: $41/hour ? Hiring preference given to the current 1:1 paraprofessional of their assigned student, if attending after school ? Temporary, part-time 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 [email protected].